"The
Catholic practice of celebrating Christ’s birth through a
special Mass on “Christmas’ Eve,” technically speaking is a
contradiction, since the Mass for Catholics is a
re-enactment of Christ’s sacrifice. Honoring Christ’s birth, by
re-enacting His atoning sacrifice, obscures the significance
of His birth."
- The Meaning, Celebration and Date of
Christmas,
by Dr.
Samuele Bacchiocchi, p.2
Ok, so they didn't pick the best name for the
holiday. It's not that big of a deal for most people.
Christmas has the word
"Christ" in it and that's what’s important, right?
Let's continue...