Good Things
I've been talking about a lot of negative things lately and I'm not all that much of a negative person. So let me share some good things I've learned over the years in regards to Christmas.
It's not about the presents. Christmas doesn't come wrapped in a bow. It's in the laughter you share, the memories you make, the way you enjoy the day. Because when it's over, the presents sit alone and empty under the tree and Christmas has gone. Don't be in such a hurry to get the whole day over with. Time is something we'll never have enough of, so don't rush it.
Doing things for and giving to other people is a lot more enjoyable if you don't expect things in return. Every year for the last six years I have left an anonymous present for someone, somewhere. The joy of seeing them get this unexpected gift is enough for me. Spreading happiness is what this season is all about. A little intrigue makes things better, I think. Not expecting anything in return makes those gifts I do receive even sweeter.
Christmas is not Festivus, there should be no airing of grievances. Christmas is not the time to drag out the dead horses in your family and start beating them all over again. This is the celebration of the end of a year, the beginning of another. Time to slough off the cobwebs of the past and start fresh.
Getting angry at shoppers only ruins your own day. Traffic will always be heavy, so don't sweat it. People can be friendlier at this time, but don't expect it. Phone calls can be just as good as a presents, sometimes more so. Forgive children their impatience, Christmas as a child only lasts a few years. Screw the carbs and calories, this is a celebration! Drinking too much is allowed, just don't drive. Work should be left at home. Things will go wrong. Plans will collapse. Roll with the punches and these mishaps will be less painful and stressful.
Most important of all, this is the time to cherish those you love. There's been a whole year of too-busy, too-broke, too-far-away. Lavish your loved ones. Tell them those things you never say, show them those things you never do. For one day they will be gone and all you'll have left is the memories.
Merry Christmas everyone.
It's not about the presents. Christmas doesn't come wrapped in a bow. It's in the laughter you share, the memories you make, the way you enjoy the day. Because when it's over, the presents sit alone and empty under the tree and Christmas has gone. Don't be in such a hurry to get the whole day over with. Time is something we'll never have enough of, so don't rush it.
Doing things for and giving to other people is a lot more enjoyable if you don't expect things in return. Every year for the last six years I have left an anonymous present for someone, somewhere. The joy of seeing them get this unexpected gift is enough for me. Spreading happiness is what this season is all about. A little intrigue makes things better, I think. Not expecting anything in return makes those gifts I do receive even sweeter.
Christmas is not Festivus, there should be no airing of grievances. Christmas is not the time to drag out the dead horses in your family and start beating them all over again. This is the celebration of the end of a year, the beginning of another. Time to slough off the cobwebs of the past and start fresh.
Getting angry at shoppers only ruins your own day. Traffic will always be heavy, so don't sweat it. People can be friendlier at this time, but don't expect it. Phone calls can be just as good as a presents, sometimes more so. Forgive children their impatience, Christmas as a child only lasts a few years. Screw the carbs and calories, this is a celebration! Drinking too much is allowed, just don't drive. Work should be left at home. Things will go wrong. Plans will collapse. Roll with the punches and these mishaps will be less painful and stressful.
Most important of all, this is the time to cherish those you love. There's been a whole year of too-busy, too-broke, too-far-away. Lavish your loved ones. Tell them those things you never say, show them those things you never do. For one day they will be gone and all you'll have left is the memories.
Merry Christmas everyone.
posted by Barbarian02003 | Tuesday, December 20, 2005
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