Christmas!!!!

It’s coming…..Christmas. I know most of you cringe when you think of all the work that is coming down the line. Planning for multiple events, from parties to school and work functions. Then it is shopping for gifts and beating yourself up because you knew it was coming and didn’t start as soon as you wanted and had trouble finding that perfect gift. So then you worry about things arriving in time and hoping that Santa doesn’t have to come late!!

All this leads to one thing, stress. Those Hallmark Christmas movies don’t cover that too well do they? Then you have the Grinch’s in the world where “it’s too early for Christmas “ or “it too many Christmas songs!” These people come around and steal our joy of Christmas. You also have those that steal your joy because religion is thrown into your face too much. I’m talking about those who say things like “it’s not proven that Jesus was born December 25th” or “I can’t believe you believe in that” kind of thing. I just want the magic of Christmas back. That Wake up at six in the morning just to open presents because it’s Christmas!!!

It took me some time but I found a way to do that. To build up that magic and share it with others. It is the simplest thing. Give. Give your time, your love, your extra, to someone who doesn’t have it. That is my goal this year. That is the only way I know how to build up that magic, to walk around feeling good about myself. Blessing others!

So this year as hints of the season start creeping in, and you are yelling “Can I at least have Halloween before Christmas!” Be thinking about how to build up the magic so that it truly feels like a “season” not just a day.

A season is that, a period of time, days long not just hours. I want my kids to remember this time of year as something to look forward to. A true season. Much like summer. I pray for snow, and good weather too. I pray for Healthy family members and hugs from people I have not seen in a while. I pray for laughter and good nights that we are all thankful for. So when the season is over come January 1 we think “I can’t wait to do that all again.”

You see, Christmas is so much more than just a day. It is a season, and I pray that yours brings you happiness, joy, and love.

So yes it is early but I just can’t help it, I’m ready. Ready for the magic of the season. For it warms my heart and brings joy to my soul.

Dee