I
was not super excited for Christmas this year. To be honest, if you would have asked me a month ago, I would have told you I really wanted to nix it
all together. But Husband said I was being a bit of a grinch (and rightfully so) and it made me realize that I just wanted to focus more on what Christmas is really about, rather than skip it.
Just thinking about how
much it costs and how the meaning has been so skewed from the true
meaning of Christmas was really not setting right with me. All anybody talks about is the burden of Christmas. Making time for various parties and get togethers, shopping and spending money that they don't have, and hoping that someone else spends money they don't have to get them a good present in return.
Are we really that selfish?! It is sad to think that we are.
So
I decided to set out and make this Christmas more meaningful.
Meaningful as in thoughtful gifts, as opposed to costly gifts. In doing so, I found that I
actually prefer this, because it's much more enjoyable searching for the
perfect gift for someone and not just going and getting what everyone
else is getting, or giving cash or gift cards. Boooooring.
This
year I am much more excited about seeing the people I love and
spending quality time together than getting or receiving gifts. I am so
blessed. I have way more than enough material things, there is nothing I that I really need. (Want? Oh yes. Need? Not so much.)
Family and friends (and let's be real - Oscar and Sadie) are priceless
and I am feeling very fortunate to have such wonderful people (and cats)
in my life and this year I just want to soak that all in.
My wish for you this Christmas is that you take a moment to forget about the materialistic aspect that Christmas has become to us, and focus on what really matters. Friends, family, coworkers, Military, pets. People. Helping those in need, and giving of your time and resources to make Christmas special for everyone around you.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
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