Since after Halloween movies about Christmas and the holidays have been on television. To date, I have probably seen everyone twice, some maybe three times. Each movie has the happy ending that leaves the viewer with a feeling of joy inside. A few of the movies makes one reach for a hankie to wipe away the tears; a few had the viewer laughing and yet some movies makes one ponder and think about the magic of the season.
Since after Thanksgiving, I have been reading Christmas and holiday themed stories. Like the movies, they leave the reader with a feeling of happiness inside.
We all know these movies and stories are a work of fiction. Everyday life is REAL; there are ups and downs; peaks and valleys; highs and lows; sunny skies and stormy weather. Well you get the drift.
The holidays can be a time of stress for everyone. There are many facing hardships; many illness; many are alone; many estranged from family members. Many will just by-pass the holiday season all together. They will see it as just another day and not think about what this season means. Christmas time is the season of hope, goodwill, peace and forgiveness. We need to think long and hard about the true meaning of Christmas. It is not the fancy bows and shiny ribbons, the colorful wrapping paper, the gifts under a beautiful evergreen tree. It is more than greeting cards sent and received; more than the rush to the stores for the perfect gift. Christmas is a time to reflect upon, as it is said, ’the reason for the season’.
Christmas is a season with a message, meaning and spirit.
The message of the season……LOVE
The meaning of the season….PEACE
And the spirit of the season…..JOY
Until next time…..best wishes for a wonderful holiday season. Merry Christmas to one and all.
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