Don't get me wrong, I truly enjoy purchasing gifts for my family and close friends - maybe a little too much...LOL However, I do it because I truly enjoy it and not because I feel that I have to because it's about to be December 25th.
I love this time of year because of the spirit of giving and celebrating the most wonderful gift of all - the birth of Jesus Christ and what He means to us all.
I love this time of year because I get to see and hear from family and friends that I may not talk to or see on a regular basis throughout the year. We get to catch up over some good food and spirits, have some laughs. make new memories - great times!
As my kids are getting older and able to understand more about the holiday season, I'm able to share and start family traditions with them. My boys and I attempted to make ornaments this year. It was an #epicfail but it was lots of fun. My 3 year old accidentally toppled the tree and was in tears because he thought he'd ruined Christmas. The look on his face was priceless and we got a good laugh out of it later, but I was able to use that moment to remind him about why we really celebrate Christmas. AND we got to decorate the tree all over again. Those are memories that we'll reflect on years from now.
Divas, I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season - whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or all of the above. Enjoy the time spent with your family and friends. Reflect on how far you've come and prepare yourself for the remainder of your journey. If you're in the position to help someone out this holiday season, do so - even if it's just by donating a few dollars to The Salvation Army bell-ringers you pass by going from store-to-store.
Be Blessed Divas and remember to be a blessing to others!!!
Michelle
Merry Christmas, Ms. Diva! That's what the holidays are all about: spending time with family and creating memories. Wishing you and yours the best at this sacred time. Shine on.
ReplyDeleteI also love this time of year and now with my daughter, we are able to begin our own family traditions. Love it! Keep up the great posts and be blessed!
ReplyDeleteI have been hearing a lot about the loss of Christmas spirt as well from where I'm at. I just love this time of year. It's a great way to get reconnected with family whom you haven't talked to in a long time.
ReplyDeleteChristmas has been over commercialized, and I guess people do have a need to want to go all out for it. It's just best to remember that Christmas is about spending time with family, sharing it with your loved ones, and really try to remember what it's all about.
It's a shame that this Christmas good feeling (and good will) doesn't last all year long. The world would be a better place for it.
Thanks for the support, Divas! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you too :)
ReplyDeleteKalley, you may have just given me a blog challenge for 2012 :)