This article originally appeared as Reason #22: Because Jesus answers our father-hunger in Join the Triumph of the Skies! 31 Reasons to Celebrate Christmas (yes, it is still available on Amazon; no, it won’t arrive in time for Christmas of 2024 – no Christmas miracles, unless you order it on Kindle)

And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. (Galatians 5:24)

If fatherlessness is the hallmark of our time, Christmas is the magnifying glass. In a subtle way, some of our most popular Christmas movies have featured this painful reality. Miracle on 34th Street, Rudolph, and in a sneaky way, Home Alone come immediately to mind. Father hunger also contributes to the popularity of Hallmark movies and has shaped our cultural view of this holiday season.

Would it surprise you to learn that the birth of Jesus answers this deep longing for a father’s love?

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