It feels as though everyone is so caught up in the hustle & bustle of buying presents & stressing over the 2 if not 3 or 4 families they "have" to visit...they've lost sight of what the holidays are all about.
It's not about maxing out your credit card on gifts that will probably never be looked at or use again. It's not about driving from place to place visiting people you don't even like. It's most definitely not about stressing over a turkey dinner for people who don't stick around to help clean up.
It's about the magic of the holiday spirit!
But what has happened to the holiday spirit? What happened to people showing joy & love to one another?
I remember growing up & feeling the tingle & excitement of Christmas! The laughter & joy of spending time & sharing stories with loved ones.
So this year, my family & I have made a point to spend the most quality time together as possible. We all went together to choose our tree (it's a small one for a small family & house) We ran together through the lot giggling & pushing each other into the trees. When we got it home, out came the lights & our home made decorations for the past 20yrs. It was fun to reminisce about when we were kids, the fun toys we got, & the first year we didn't believe in Santa anymore. (I think I was 17) I do, however, believe in the magic & spirit of Santa to this day.
I hope everyone can look past all the craziness this year & share the magic of the holiday spirit with one another.
Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Best wishes to all!
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