Every year Christmas comes on December 25. Every year, we hear those songs about Santa Clause delivering presents to millions of kids, and every year we go down to a beautifully decorated tree after we wake up to open presents with bows and ribbons that bring joy to our faces. But in this season of giving, in this country of abundance, it is important to remember the true meaning of Christmas, and to give thanks for the real things that give us joy.
The real things that give us joy can’t be bought or sold, and while everyone deserves nice things, most all of us have got what we need, maybe not all of our wants, but usually you can find your true wants by opening your eyes and smelling the fresh air outside. Would you rather spend your days counting your money, which in this economy could be gone in an instant, or spend time with friends and family, who will be there for you no matter what. Remember, Rudolph might have a red nose, but guess who wrote the song? An advertising executive working for a department store to sell more stuff…no joke.
Meaning in life isn’t about opening the new iPod or unboxing your new Dell laptop. You see, you start out with one of those great gifts, wrapped so beautifully under the tree. Your excited builds as you tear open that wrapping and when you see the box, its like magic. You open the gift, spend the few hours with your gift and hopefully thank the person who gave it to you. But after the euphoria of that gift wears away, what do you have left? Just another thing (hope you like it!) Because contrary to what advertising executives want you to think, its not things that give us purpose in life.
Its people, and all the experiences you have in the world, out and about, not all the moments spent gazing at the computer screen clicking “Home” on MySpace to check for new comments.Remember first, the purpose of Christmas was to celebrate Jesus, and no I’m not preaching, but its true! I mean come on, this day practically revolves around the fat man in red these days. Anyways, this holiday season be thankful for that stuff that doesn’t come under the tree. Family that loves you, friends that enjoy spending time with you, and be thankful for the many things you have in life, and enjoy them.
Be thankful for what you have, appreciate the people in your life, remember the true meaning of Christmas. Have yourself a Merry Christmas, and a happy New Years everybody! (i have more blogs to come so until next time.)
