For Christmas Gathering

10 Questions to Ask at a 
Christmas Gathering
(Don Whitney)

Many of us struggle to make conversation
at Christmas gatherings, whether church
events, work-related parties, neighborhood
drop-ins, or annual family occasions.
Sometimes our difficulty lies in having
to chat with people we rarely see
or have never met.

At other times we simply don't know
what to say to those with whom we feel
little in common. Moreover, as Christians
we want to take advantage of the special
opportunities provided by the Christmas
season to share our faith, but are often
unsure how to begin.

Here's a list of questions designed not
only to kindle a conversation in almost any
Christmas situation, but also to take the dialog
gradually to a deeper level. Use them in
a private conversation or as a group
exercise, with believers or unbelievers,
with strangers or with family.

1.  What's the best thing that's happened to you since last Christmas?
2.  When was your best Christmas ever? Why?
3.  What's the most meaningful Christmas gift you've ever received?
4.  What was the most appreciated Christmas gift you've ever given?
5.  What was your favorite Christmas tradition as a child?
6.  What is your favorite Christmas tradition now?
7.  What do you do to try to keep CHRIST in Christmas?
8.  Why do you think people started celebrating the birth of JESUS?
9.  Do you think the birth of JESUS deserves such a worldwide celebration?
10. Why do you think JESUS came to earth?

Of course, remember to pray 
before your Christmas gatherings. 
Ask the LORD to grant you "divine
appointments," to guide your conversations,
and to open doors for the gospel. May HE use
you to bring glory to CHRIST this Christmas.

   
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For those who would like more information, we have published several choice articles on 
Christmas.