It has been said that “Christmas comes but once a year.” Along with it comes the excitement, beauty, and joy of the season—the lights, gifts, music, and gatherings. But what about the day after Christmas? When the gifts are unwrapped, the decorations begin to come down, and the family goes back to their routines, what remains? 

This question challenges us to consider whether the spirit of Christmas is just a fleeting moment or something that transforms our lives. The account of the shepherds in Luke 2 offers valuable insights into what the after-Christmas spirit should look like. Their response to the good news of Christ’s birth gives us a blueprint for living beyond the season.