by Babs Mullinax, an Alliance worker in Israel
As Alliance workers in Jerusalem, my husband and I are often questioned about what Christmas is like; you know, since it’s in the Holy Land and all. It must be spectacular, people muse.
Christmas in the United States includes hustle and bustle, family get-togethers, warm-hearted movies, and Christian radio stations kindly pointing us back to the real meaning of Christmas. The excitement in the air is practically tangible—an air of expectation and not just for gifts.
For this season, even marketers in their endless commercials sometimes look past the great created needs of “me” and also promote others’ wants and needs. Of course, there are exceptions. Parking lots and some store lines may be an example of “survival of the fittest.” But in general, people look at the sky hoping for snow and thinking of loved ones. This is the Christmas we remember.
So what is Christmas like in Jerusalem? Find out in the Alliance Life online exclusive “What Is Christmas Like in Jerusalem?”