What Christmas Really Means to Me
by What are some good resolutions you can make?
Image via WikipediaIt seems like this time of year comes and goes and only a few people make real change in their lives.
For most people the holidays are about what can I get? Even kids are very selfish not all kids but most.
We stopped reading the story about god sending his one and only son into the world so that we might have redemption. We are a generation of selfless and ruthless human beings. Granted someone always shows me what humans are capable of. When did Christmas become all about gifts. If we started giving before getting it would change the world. I do not have much to give but I will give you all that I have. Let me love you this holiday season without thinking about how much it is going to cost. Let me show you what a true friend is. This holiday we are struggling with the economy and our over spending on our credit cards.
For years, we spent and spent and now we are paying for it. Now we do not know what to do. Maybe we can spend less this holiday season and spend more in the way of our time with the people who truly care about us. On Jan 1, let us make real resolutions to spend less and spend more time taking care of other people who have less than us. I like to make a list what I can do to brighten someone day even if it is just a cup of coffee. A good idea is when you are waiting in line and your feeling impatient take the time to ask someone how they are doing. Show them that you care. Maybe they will get that only nice thing for Christmas.
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Post Commentlindalulu
On November 15, 2008 at 8:19 am
A wonderful write MrBliss. I so wish more folks felt the same way you do!
Rask Balavoine
On November 15, 2008 at 7:22 pm
You’ve said it MrBliss.
Debra.
On November 15, 2008 at 7:53 pm
I will join you in making that resolution. Christmas is about thanking and loving one another. We need to be more content and
less greedy. That’s why were in this mess now! Thank you, mrbliss and God bless! Awesome write!
eddiego65
On November 15, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Wonderful article reminder of the true meaning of Christmas! In fact, everyday should be like Christmas, sharing love and cheers to all around us!
Virginia Wolfe
On November 17, 2008 at 2:11 pm
i have been in this struggle with my family and friends for years now. being looked at like a cheap skate even been called the grinch at the holidays when all i can afford is to give a card and a family picture. i would rather give a card and a picture to all of them. if i sat down and counted all the people that society thinks i should buy for i would get a number that is greater than 50. many members of my family struggle and stress over trying to spend for everyone and i think that it is just plain nuts! thanks for sharing!!!
Darla Smith
On November 18, 2008 at 10:45 am
This is a wonderful and very inspiring article. Thanks for sharing it.
Eden Emersen
On November 19, 2008 at 10:41 am
I like the idea that if the lines are long, just chat with someone there . . . reach out. Awesome reminders!
hfj
On November 21, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Very well put. everything you said was truthful. As a society we have truely forgotten the meaning of Christmas, God forgive us.
Joanna
On November 22, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Maybe everyone should jsut give to a charity in the name of the person that is supposed to be receiving the gift–I gave to St Jude in your honor–Merry Christmas!
Or maybe this may work, “You are now a member of the jelly of the month club!! “
I totally agree with your point –Joanna