Where are you along this varied pendulum?
I imagine the place one finds themselves is largely based on their experiences surrounding the Christmas holiday season. If you have fond experiences/memories of this time then most likely you continue to fill this way and vice-versa. For the faith community Christmas holds a special meaning aside from all of this. It is the time when the birth of Christ is celebrated. Although it is widely debated whether (or not) Christ was born during this time frame, it is largely accepted that this is the time to celebrate such an event.
Within my family we cover the entire spectrum of emotions. We do our best to not let our emotions lead and try to ensure that we take the time to re-connect with each other over a good meal and laugh. The corporate machine does indeed reach into our wallets but we have done our best to minimize this focus and instead point our children/teens/young adults to the spirit of family and community. This is not to say that family drama has not rained havoc on our holidays at times - for it has!
For the faith community (which we are apart of), this is the very point of Christ's birth - FORGIVENESS! We have learned to forgive some things and are still working on others. We are having some of the difficult conversations so we can unplug the dam of resentment and allow love to freely flow. The holiday season can be a good time for difficult conversations due to many being in a relaxed/good mood.
How will you spend your Christmas? Will you seek to forgive, remove resentment or simply trod along as usual?
Merry Christmas to ALL!
Blessings,
-d
Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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