It's that time of year again December has come and with it all the joys of Christmas. But what is the real meaning of Christmas? Is it the gifts under the tree, the lights in the windows, the cards in the mail, turkey dinner with family and friends, shout of merry Christmas to those who pass us in the streets? Is this really Christmas? Some families get together at Christmas and don't check on each other until next Christmas. For many people, Christmas is a time of sorrow.