09 November 2005

Speaking of the Holidays

I've decided something. I've made a new resolution.

Everyone complains how commercial Christmas is, the "reason for the season" is lost and how it starts earlier and earlier. Granted, this year it began in full force right after Halloween. I'm okay with that.

My resolution is to just Enjoy it. Roll around in it.

Everyone says they LOVE Christmas but just as many complain about it. Everyone says how stressful it is and how busy they are. How expensive it is.

Well, the retailers of the world have just given everyone from October 31 to January 2 to celebrate a really great thing: the birth of Jesus - if you believe, Santa Claus - again, if you believe, family, friends and LOOT. (haha, going to hell for that one, aren't I?) And it ends with a new beginning for everyone.

They've given us extra time (for whatever reason....who cares if it's financially motivated...) to do all of this stuff and spend time with friends and family. E-X-T-R-A time. Extra time to shop, extra time to eat, extra time to go to parties. Extra time with your friends and family.

Stop being cynical and enjoy it for what it is - or perhaps whatever you make it to be.
Look at that way:
Who cares what brings them to the table, as long as they come?
Who cares if you can't afford lots of presents...socks make good gifts!
Who cares if you don't believe...take it as an opportunity to love the ones you're with anyway.

That's my resolution. Now bring on the Christmas music and cookies!

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