Now What Were We Celebrating?

How can something so meaningful have everyone in such a tizzy?  Parties, parades, family get-togethers and, of course, there are the college bowl games… just to name a few. But how did it get to be so hectic? 

Maybe it is the “people pleaser” in all of us, or maybe just maybe the holidays really do bring out the “giving” in all of us.    There is something about this time of year that makes me a little more “giving”…giving of my time, talents and money.

My heart seems to yearn for my family and friends more. I cherish the time I spend with my husband enjoying the things he loves. I then get so stressed each year preparing for the annual Christmas parade, just to be consumed by the fun I have with my coworkers as we throw-out candy and wave as if we were kings and queens.

Then there are the parties!  You know the company party that NO one really wants to attend, but feels obligated to do so. Especially when the marketing director adds “tacky sweater” to the invite!  Oh and lets not forget the church dinner, the Christmas Cantata, play practice and then throw-in your parents 50^th wedding anniversary party, decorating the house, purchasing and wrapping the presents.

Shew, now what were we celebrating?  Oh yeah, the sweet Christ child that came with no parties or bowl games, just a lowly manger and one happy and blessed mother to have her little family in one little place. We could blame the Wise Men for the tizzy; after all, they started the gift giving. But then they were “wise” and maybe on to something!  You see, “giving” is part of who we are and what makes our homes, communities, churches and businesses so special.  So, enjoy the tizzy and remember to keep the spirit of Christ in your Christmas!