If heaven had holidays, what would they be? Surely they would be markers of spiritual events, perhaps even like some holidays here. Perhaps some of the holidays might even mark some of the same occasions. Christmas may well be a holiday in heaven, as may Easter. Imagine it.
One would be a joyous occasion, filled with hope and promise as all of creation celebrates the arrival of the king. There would be songs, services, sacred observances to commemorate the coming. Who knows? Perhaps there would even be a tree.
Then there would be the other. No less joyous, in a way, this holiday would bring with it solemn reminders of a purpose, and of a price fully paid. Celebration would come, but only after still reflection. A little colder, a little darker, this holiday would celebrate the grand design.
Imagine those two events, as many miles from earth as anything could be. Imagine the eyes and hearts of men celebrating. Imagine how long it must take to understand why holidays in heaven are so different from ones here, and how man ever got them so backward.
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