Only faith can call a halt to wild goose chase for the historical Jesus

YOU’VE heard it a hundred times: we’re losing sight of what Christmas is really all about.

What is supposed to be a religious festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ has become merely a time to relax with the family and friends, not to mention an excuse for indulging our consumerist habits, overeating and drunkenness.

But what exactly is Christmas supposed to be all about?