Reporter’s note: This week concludes a four-part series about the fading role of Jesus Christ in Christmas. Past coverage has delved into Christmas in schools, feasts and music. This week we look into the Christian view that Dec. 25 should not mark the end of Christmas celebrating.
If you’re looking for an excuse beyond laziness to leave those holiday decorations in place — even the tree — then simply turn to the reason behind Christmas in the first place.
“The Feast of the Epiphany recalls the visit of the Three Wise Men,” informs father Leonard Paul, who at 87 has delivered his share of sermons on Christmas. He’s been ordained nearly 60 years, and presented his first sermon to parishioners at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Suttons Bay nearly 12 years ago on the very subject.
