From Gabriel’s first “Rejoice!” to the angels’ declaration of good news, Christmas reveals joy entering a joy-starved world—a joy rooted not in circumstances, but in God’s goodness, faithfulness, and redemptive power. We explore how bitterness and hurry steal that joy, why our hearts are homesick for heaven, and how rejoicing in the Lord, dwelling in His presence, and learning contentment in Christ restores the joy that is our strength.