Whenever I think of Christmas, I get perturbed knowing that every year retail stores seem to prepare just a little earlier. First it was the day after Thanksgiving, then the day after Halloween, now there are Santa Clauses making their presence known amongst the witches and the pumpkins. The media also reflects the hype that reminds us daily that if we don't buy now we are missing out on the best deals. So instead of feeling excited about the upcoming holiday, we've become stressed knowing it's countdown to "C" day. But yesterday, while walking through the neighborhood seeing people putting up their Christmas decoration, I realized how truly happy they looked. The penguins with Santa hats,the reindeers wrapped with no less than 30 white lights, and all their mixed matched friends were way over the top, but they were all fun. I could feel my jaded heart slowly melting. What if Christmas is truly about the gift of giving and the lesson of receiving graciously? Although marketing is still hype, deep down under all that glitz, there really is an important purpose for this Holiday. It gives us an excuse to show our appreciation for others, to thank the people we love, to receive without feeling that we aren't deserving, and to have ridiculous fun. This month, enjoy the holiday season. Share your joy and laughter with family and friends. Go shopping to your heart's content. Give away silly snow globes and receive with gratitude chocolate covered marshmellow Santa Clauses. This is a season of giving and receiving. We are all truly blessed.
There is nothing like spending the holiday season with someone you love...
(I know Santa and Mrs. Claus are a little deflated, but I couldn't wait for our neighbor to blow up all the decorations in his yard. It's beginning to look like the Grizwald's Xmas.)
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