Magic happens for children at Christmas. After all it is all about them, right? We do what we can to help them escape into a happiness bubble at least for a brief
time. Children deserve this, not to
mention that it gives us adults great pleasure to see them happy on Christmas
day. The making of Christmas memories
will sustain them well into their adult life.
I know, some of my warmest memories are of my childhood
Christmases. Walking under the light of
the stars to midnight mass. I loved
those late light meals and opening gifts on Christmas Eve. Thank you to my late mom and dad for those special memories.
That said, let’s not go overboard.
Let’s teach children that Christmas is just another day and those things
we do - buying gifts, receiving gifts and enjoying a sit down dinner with
family and friends - should happen more often than just at Christmas. Let’s
teach them that it is about giving and not only about receiving. Let’s teach them that it is about relationships
with others and making others feel special.
I appreciate the sense of community that comes with Christmas. Like for example, the merriment, Christmas
tunes and visiting with friends and family.
It is about the lights, so many lights, and all those glittering
decorations. If you live in Edmonton,
then you must take a stroll down Candy Cane Lane. The most spectacular Christmas lights won't disappoint.
It is a celebration that spans all of December.
However, I am very cognizant of how this season also places
unbearable pressure on people who are estranged from family and for those
people who live in abject poverty. Christmas
season for them can be very challenging indeed. They are under enormous societal
pressure.
Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could pass on that generosity and sense
of celebration we feel to those who are less fortunate? I don’t mean only donating to charity but
helping someone you know personally who needs it. Pay them a visit, buy them coffee, give a
hug, but most of all let them know that their life is worth it. It is the small gestures that could make a
difference to someone.
Embrace the spirit of Christmas and pass it on…
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Merry Christmas!
1 comment:
Indeed, Christmas is not only about gifts, lights, decorations, festive family meals.
It's also a time for showing warm, generous feelings towards the less fortunate .
You've made me curious about Candy Cane Lane in Edmonton. You should add some picture of it to your post.
Merry Christmas to you and family!
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