5 Days to Christmas, Saturday, Dec 20, 2025

“Super Saturday”

Today is the Saturday before Christmas. Although it may not mean much to everyone, it means a great deal to the U.S. economy. The Saturday before Christmas is known as Super Saturday because retail sales often rival those of Black Friday.

Stores will be packed today. Restaurants will be full. Concerts, shows, and productions will be at capacity. Traffic will be heavy, and tempers will flare. If you’re not into the holidays and prefer to avoid the seasonal frenzy, today might be a good day to stay home, because on Super Saturday it will be everywhere.

But for those of us trying to keep God at the center of the holiday season, this isn’t such a bad thing.

In the midst of the chaos, we’ll encounter countless opportunities to smile, make new friends, and reflect the love of Christ. Don’t worry, this isn’t another plea to attend church. Instead, it’s a reminder about spreading Christmas cheer during what can be a stressful time for many.

What kind of difference could a simple smile or kind greeting make? What if we let someone merge into traffic, or give up a good parking spot for someone else?

Sometimes the smallest gestures make the biggest difference. Super Saturday doesn’t have to be miserable for everyone, especially if enough of us are intentional about living out our faith in the moments that matter most.

“Cast all your anxiety on the LORD because he cares for you.”  (1 Peter 5:7, NIV)