Nov 29 2008
Season’s Greetings?
Too often there is hustling and bustling for individuals when the holiday season arrives. People have holiday parties to attend, sporting events that they try to cram in, and the birth of our savior, Jesus gets lost. Remember, he’s the reason for the season?
It’s hard to decline invitations to fun events, but keep in mind that you are only able to accomplish so much in your day. Choose activities for yourself and your family wisely, that you enjoy and can spread the hope, love, and giving, that Christmas has to offer to others.
With a struggling economy and financial pitfall only to continue into the near future, we need to preserve our financial resources, and give of others things - our time, our gifts, our love - things that we might not share so openly.
I grew up in a large family, and the traditions that I absolutely love the most aren’t associated with spending a lot of money, or receiving a ton of gifts. They include: watching movies at home in my new pajamas with my family, roasting hot dogs and marshmallows in the fireplace, making sugar cookies and decorating them, and driving around our neighborhood to see the Christmas lights.
In my home with my children, I try to pass on as many of those fun activities that just warm my soul just writing it down. We enjoy making crafts as gifts for others. We enjoy attending church services to provide our talents, love, and offerings to our church during this incredible season. We enjoy making hot chocolate and watching Disney Christmas movies, and we just cuddle together. These are some of the fondest memories that I could ever give to my child, not a gift that will diminish excitement over time.
Think about how you celebrate your season. Can you get more out of it? Can you give differently to provide a different experiene for yourself and others?
Please share.
