Christmas can be quite the hassle. It takes a great deal of work to make the season bright. In the midst of all this, it is easy to miss the enjoyment.
The holiday spirit gets away from us as we wait in the checkout line. Frustration drowns out the good tidings. We yearn for the misery to be over.
Only through great effort can we overcome our weariness. If we give in, the real meaning will be lost. Then, the holiday will be just another day.
If that were to happen, things would get colder. Never surrender what brings you joy. For the sake of us all, that which is loved must be preserved.
When the shopping is finished, then we can rest. Spend time with family and friends. Sing a few carols and open those gifts so lovingly chosen.
All the toil will fade in the light of your children's eyes. Savor these moments that cannot last. And remember what it truly means to be merry.
Indeed, we should keep the holiday spirit. It's easy to stress about the little things and lose sight of the big picture and the true meaning of it.
ReplyDeleteWe put a lot of effort into making the season bright. But we should never let our enthusiasm fade. It is truly a special time of the year.
DeleteIt's not a bad blog, and I see how a lot of people can go this mental rout. My perspective in this is that Christmas is purely the function of spending quality time with your family and friends. I don't really recognize the season unless the season is spent in the manner. Shopping isn't really a part of it or even remotely necessary. That's not Christmas. It never was.
ReplyDeleteWe have a tendency to get wrapped up in all the trappings and miss the forest for all the decorated trees. There is nothing wrong with presents and feasts, but they should be the means of bringing people together. In the end, it is all about celebrating with those you care about.
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