Christmas - More Than About Gifts
I normally don’t listen to Christmas music this early in the season, because I fear I’ll get bored of it by the time Christmas gets here and it won’t be as special. But seeing that’s the only music my favorite radio stations are playing, I found myself listening to it as I was doing the dishes. Next thing I knew, I was in a different place in my mind and the dishes were done. I couldn’t even remember doing all those dishes. There really is a powerful magic in music, especially Christmas music. It took me back to a place of happy memories and thankful thoughts.
I recently asked a friend if they’re excited for Christmas. To my surprise she said “we aren’t doing Christmas”. Further in our discussion it became apparent to me that it had nothing to do with religious beliefs but that Christmas to them was only about the gifts. Where they had no money, they weren’t going to “do” Christmas.
This conversation came back to me when I was listening to the Christmas music. To me, Christmas was about the entire feeling and I realized how lucky I was to have the happy Christmas experiences (without the gifts) that I had while growing up.
Christmas, like your life, it is what you make it. This year, make Christmas about more than the gifts. Gifts are temporary but memories stay with us forever.
This year, make a real effort to create those happy memories with your family, friends & even strangers. Remember to take lots of pictures for memory sake and for you photo Christmas cards.
