Christmas Article

The playing of music, aroma of fresh baked Christmas cookies and the look on children’s faces as they see Santa are some of the many joys of Christmas!  The hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and various musical events can be very stressful but this is the time of year that you need to step back and remember the reason for the season.

                This is the time that adults can become children again and remember the joy that Christmas always brought them. During this season, love, care and remembering the old times are the greatest gifts that can be received.  My most fond memories of Christmas is the Christmas Eve party with my family, going to see the Lights on the Lake with my mom and siblings and putting up the Christmas tree the Saturday after every Thanksgiving.    My favorite memory of all was always baking Christmas cookies with my great-grandmother and listening to her talk about what the true reason of the season.  She always said that the most important thing during the holidays is to be with family and continue your traditions no matter what the situation was.  This past year of not having my grandmother here, I took her words of wisdom to heart.  I learned that being with others and bringing joy to others during the holidays is the best gift of all.  The gift of giving is an endless cycle that can’t be broken even giving someone a friendly hello or a warm smile can make their holidays the best knowing someone cares.

                So this Christmas, remember your memories of Christmas with a smile and maybe relive them.  Continue your traditions whether it’s the Elf on the Shelf sneaking around your house, baking a birthday cake for Jesus, throwing reindeer food in your drive or waiting up to see Santa come down the chimney.  Most of all, remember to be a child again and give the gift that keeps giving.  I hope that all of you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!