Are you caught up in the Christmas frenzy yet? Baking, parties, shopping, musicals . . . . makes me tired just typing about it.
BUT you know how I love Christmas! There is something delightfully magical about the season. Trees and housetops sparkling white from a new-fallen snow, people bundled in warm woolen mittens and scarves, carrying packages, laughing together.
Did you just hear the sound of a needle scratch across an old LP record (for those of you who are old enough to remember)?
Okay, so people aren't laughing together. In fact, they're not laughing at all. They're shoving each other away from the store registers. Babies are cranky, Moms are cranky. With empty pockets, Dads are tired and sitting on benches in the middle of the mall. Grandmas sit on the same benches with a silent plea for the rapture.
I see their pain but for the life of me, it doesn't register. With a kick in my boots, I walk happily past them and wave while Kenny G and Amy Grant croon Christmas songs from my iPod.
The bench people want to hurt me.
Even in the hustle-bustle of it all, I'm thankful for the birth of our Savior and the joy this season brings. Nothing can deter me. I saw an awesome quote the other day, "Look for the hidden gifts in every moment." Isn't that cool? Sometimes we have to dig a little harder, but it's there.
How about you? How's your Christmas season so far?
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I am right there with you. . .I love the season and am getting ready to go Christmas shopping right now. I'll admit - I need a good stiff Starbucks to enlighten my shopping experience - but 'tis the season! =)
I've learned from the best. . .Mom. =)
Thanks, sweetie! :-)
I guess you all are out shopping and spreading Christmas cheer! LOL!
Have a Merry Christmas, all!!!
Mine is now wonderful beyond measure! I saw a beloved friend's family rescued at the last moment from foreclosure by the generosity of a community. Yes, even in these hard times! It blessed my socks off. If there wasn't a gift under the tree with my name on it, it wouldn't matter to me. I received mine today, watching this family praising God. :D
Oh, wow, that's awesome, Ane!! Now THAT'S Christmas!!!! Whooohoooo!
No Christmas shopping here in Turkey...it's New Year's trees and new year's presents. ;) Well, I suppose if you want the trappings, but not the religion, that's what you can do.
In the foreign community (expatriates) there are some nice Christmas-y activities: Our school did a dinner theater--"Scrooge" (6 Dec.)...The international church had a choir concert (13 Dec.).... In the next four days there are two Christmas parties--one for the high school and the other for the foreign staff.... Finally on Christmas Eve there is a candlelit service at the international church. :)
I love Christmas in Turkey. Dare I say it? I like it better here than in the US. It's a little easier to get down to what's really important about the holiday.
Merry Christmas!
I love the holidays--but Christmas brings me a ton of stress due to a wayward daughter and family friction. I tend to let it rob me of the joy of my Savior--would appreciate prayers.
Yet, this season is especially treasured due to what I've been privileged to witness and do--totally outside my own comfort zone, so I know it's all God--way cool of Him to allow me to take part!
Love the sounds of your celebration, Pam!
Deena, I'm sorry Christmas is stressful for you. I'll be praying for you!
Diann,
I liked the quote you gave. Here's one that goes along with it.
"Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." author Unknown from "Discover Treasures"
Merry Christmas!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!!!!
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