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In Taiwan, Christmas isn’t a public holiday, so schools and businesses operate as usual. Yet for Christians, it remains a deeply meaningful occasion to celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior.
Many churches refer to this day as "The Nativity of Our Savior" and mark it with special worship services. At St. Luke's Church in Hualien, we as a small but dedicated congregation have also come together on December 25 for a solemn service. Through scripture readings, prayers, hymns, and Holy Communion, we proclaim the joyous news of Christ’s incarnation.
Christmas is more than a time to give thanks for God’s grace; it’s an opportunity to reflect on His love for the world. Inspired by this love, Christians seek to share its true meaning by spreading the message of hope and salvation through Christ.
聖誕節在台灣不算是國定假日，所以學生照常上學，各行各業也都照常上班；但是，身為基督徒的我們，仍然盡可能設法慶祝聖誕節。
教會對此節日，比較正式的稱呼是「救主聖誕日」，因為在我們的信仰中，耶穌就是基督 (英文 Christ; 希臘文 Χριστός / Christos)，在希臘文裡，基督就是 "救主" 的意思。
花蓮聖路加堂雖然是個規模不大的教堂，在「救主聖誕日」(12/25) 這天，還是舉行了正式的崇拜（禮拜），藉著莊嚴隆重的儀式，包含讀經、禱告、唱詩歌、領聖餐等等，再一次宣告「道成肉身／耶穌降生」的大好消息。沒錯！我們除了感謝讚美主的恩典，更要因著「神愛世人」的緣故，學習並分享「愛」的真諦，向這世界大力宣揚主基督的福音！
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相關文章 (See also)：
1) 平安夜禮拜 (Christmas Eve) (2023)
2) Christmas Eve Service (聖誕夜) (2024)
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