In what could be the season's best ironies, one the oldest and most venerated churches in our fair city has put a modern twist in the sharing of their Nativity Scene. Gone are the days when the Nativity is solemnly presented during Christmas Eve worship. With all the holiday hustle of gift shopping, fruit cake baking, and out of town guest welcoming, who really has the time? Welcome to the Fast Food Nation - Christmas Style.
Being a Jesus loving Christian, I have no qualms about sharing the good news of our Savior's birth. I just think having people queue up to the manger in their sedans and SUVs a bit, well, odd. This church posted huge signs in front of their chapel inviting everyone to enjoy their Drive Thru Nativity Scene. Yes, you can witness a reenactment of the birth of our Savior without ever leaving your vehicle. See Christian-dom's "first family" without even shifting out of first gear. And would you like an order of fries with your Messiah?
I'm no Scrooge, but I admit my cynicism is working up a good head of steam. Maybe it's because stores have been touting holiday gift items at THE BEST PRICES EVER since late August. Can we get back to the real reason we celebrate Christmas? Thank you, Lord Jesus!
1 comment:
I'd like to supersize my baby Jesus, please. Next on the calendar: drive-thru confessions!
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