Normally I am not a huge fan of Christmas. What gets me the most is the commercialism that goes along with the holidays. It has gotten to be that people lose whats really important about Christmas and all those people think about is how much money can I spend this year, and the teenagers get greedier and greedier every year and wonder how many presents can I milk out of my parents. Now there are a few people I have come across who are not wrapped up in the capitalism of it all, but for the majority I find that this is what Christmas has come to. For me, Christmas is about family, friends, food and a few drinks. Sure I like to buy presents for people but its more like how much can I buy for as little as possible. For me the joy is watching people open up gifts I bought them, its not about how much money can I spend. Its been more difficult to incorporate the family aspect as my family does not live near me, but last year, our first Christmas away from home, was great. We hung out at friends house and a great time. I am sure this Christmas will be much easier emotionally due to the fact that we now know what Christmas away from home is like, that and we have great friends that are like family here to hang out with.
Though I am not fan, this holiday season is starting out great. I was in the Christmas parade collecting change for the local soup kitchens and homeless shelter and it was fantastic. The feeling of helping out others is amazing. Not that I haven't out people before and I am just discovering this feeling for the first time, I am not, but I haven't helped out in way like this during the holidays. I really enjoyed it. The smile on people's faces knowing that they are doing something amazing was great to be a part of. I am also involved in helping out local families who cannot have Christmas by baking them goodies and buying them small things here and there. Also so much fun. I think this year and the holidays to come I would rather focus on those who are not less fortunate than others. Again not that I don't want to do it all the time, I try to help out when I can but during the holidays it makes it extra special. I feel like I can really give more than normal at this time.
Merry Christmas to everyone...a little premature but why not its almost that time!
3 comments:
That's beautiful, L! I hope you keep that joy in your heart - and what a great thing to pass onto to your kids someday!
Thanks...it was super fun!! I loved it..i will do it again next year!
So you want to help the rich people do you ;) he he he "not less fortunate..." You crack me up!
I agree that helping others is the best way to bring forth the Christmas spirit. I always donate lots to the foodbank and the foodbank's angel tree this time a year. It is really important to help those less fortunate. What you did at the parade will make a big difference to those who have to spend Christmas in the shelter.
Merry Christmas to you too ma belle!!!
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