Christmas gift ideas are not something most messianics have to worry about for themselves, but by celebrating the Jewish calendar, we can find occasions to give gifts to each other. The most typical is Hanukkah, but it doesn’t always have to be that.
For example, Purim was another excellent holiday for gift-giving. What better time to exchange gifts than at a time when we celebrate freedom from oppression and escape from genocide?
Birthdays and marriage anniversaries are also excellent occasions. And hey, there’s always the shabbat of the L-rd. Sure, it happens every week, but would it be such a bad idea to spruce one up by surprising your spouse with an unexpected gift?
In other words, you don’t need Christmas to give gifts to those you love. You just need a willing and open, giving heart. Just don’t tell that to the retailers.
