It is finally the big day. We are in the middle of the round of phone calls, my mother in law is still sleeping, and there is a beautiful blue sky, bright sun, and glistening snow outside the house to cheer us up. What a wonderful time of year. No matter what your religion or origin, if you live in the West you will be bombarded by Christmas. Which of course is just another of the Pagan holidays incorporated into the Christian Calendar by the Romans as they made non-believers follow their doctrines. But let's not dwell upon the past, let's look to the future. Because Christmas, Winter Solstice, Hannukah, whatever you celebrate at this time of year, is a forward looking celebration. People wish for good things to happen, for peace to reign on earth, and for the poor and needy people of this world to get a solution to their problems. Of course it will never happen as long as there is money. People who have lots of it want more, and people who have none, need more. But I digress. My MIL is up and about, I am about to emtpy the dryer of the laundry, then it will be present opening time! K is desperate to open her presents, and I am intrigued to know what is wrapped inside the glittery paper bedecked with ribbons and bows.
So no matter what you are celebrating this year, give of yourself freely, think of others before you think of yourself, and open your hearts and minds to the opinions and beliefs of others.
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