This morning's ABC news contained the following stories about the celebration of Christmas

• a spike in domestic violence at Christmas
• a spike in assaults and fights over Christmas dinner
• children of separated parents becoming distressed over being the centre of the power struggle between the parents
• an increase in deaths due to heart attacks

And they call it the festive season.

Jesus came into the world to set us free from these things.

Is it His fault that they are increased at the very time that we celebrate His birthday?

Or is it that we have turned away from the Saviour and the blessings He can give us.

Happy Festive Season- if you survive.