Christmas often becomes stressful when we feel pressured to please everyone around us. Our childhood holiday memories, both positive and negative, can drive us to exhaust ourselves trying to create perfect experiences and keep others happy. The revolutionary truth of Christmas is that God didn't send Jesus because we pleased Him, but because He loved us unconditionally. When we understand that we don't need to earn God's approval, we're freed from the burden of people pleasing and can celebrate authentically out of joy rather than obligation.
