I agree with them all, yet inside I am feeling a bit disappointed, a little unenthusiastic.
Why?
I have been searching for someone to tell me that, what we do this time of year and this day and age has a real meaning, a purpose, a reason to be still here!
Of course there is the Bible and before that the pagan ritual bringing in the winter solstice. December 25.
Still. What is it that has been missing for such a long time. Something I have lost? That when Christmas comes around I say, "Bugger! I need to make a list, check it twice and then get a loan to pay for the gifts. And.... 'shit' I better get something of at least the same value back!"
I have been in the wrong head-space as it's not about me, as it was when, it was just me. It's about a little nearly three year old. It's about her and how she feels about Christmas now that she understands the concept.
And what is the concept of Christmas? Just what everyone has mentioned in their wonderful posts, BUT it's more!
Through the eyes of a young girl who loves more than hates, a young one who imagines reindeer coming in and staying indefinitely, a young one who is more concerned with Santa coming sooner by eating all the Chocolates as quickly as possible from her Advent Calendar, a young one who is wishing on the decorations she sees in shopping centres, a young one who wanted to buy a brassiere for her Dad.. and then there's the joy, the expectation and the pure innocence!
This is what I want it to be again! To feel the expectancy, the hope, the excitement.
I had lost the joy of the real reason behind the 'festive season' and thank Christ I have been told what it's all about! I've been shown and told by someone 39 years younger and I am grateful!
I will be showering presents ( thanks Visa, don't expect to get it back soon), And with my new Manssiere... I'll be a great Santa. Feel it! Love it! Be Christmas!
What is Christmas To You?
And from us A very Merry Christmas to all and Peace.
