I don't often do this, so take advantage while you can. I'm going to eat my own words. And no, this is not a political post, even though it may look like one. But it's not. It isn't, so please don't stop reading.
A few posts ago, I begged everyone to hold off on Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Yeahhhhhh. About that.
That was until I realized that in this season of electoral crap, the mess this country is in and the world in general--we NEED the 'magic' that Christmas brings. Not the manufactured, store-bought greed Christmas, but the magical, seen-through-the-eyes-of-a-child, feel that wraps itself around you in a warm hug kind of way Christmas. We are hurting. As a nation, as a world, as individuals, as families.
This year, we NEED this.
So, BRING. IT. ON. Bring out those CDs and records and Pandoras and whatever else you have and BLAST those Christmas feel good songs! Let's put up those decorations a month early! Kick up your heels and stroll through the aisles of Christmas trees! Cruise through the neighborhoods oohing and aching over the Christmas lights. Find something to celebrate with hot chocolate. Celebrate gratitude, life, liberty and freedom. Celebrate whatever you want to celebrate! Agree to disagree with a friend, or even a total stranger. Spread hugs, and smiles and prayers.
Most of all, remember the reason why we get to celebrate this holiday. We need our Savior, perhaps now more than ever.
Just BE in the moment. Be in the true spirit of this holiday. Be with your family, your friends, your loved ones. And for those who can't, please be with them in prayer, in spirit and in love.
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