This is my favorite time of year when we decorate our houses, the Christmas trees go up and everyone feels just a bit different than at other time of the year.
I used to think that the Santa Claus story and the story of Christ’s birth were two separate and distinct thoughts about Christmas. People often times frown upon the concept of Santa Claus and gift giving, presents under the tree and belief in a mythological figure.
But why could they not be two stories that exemplify love? Santa loves all of us – not only little boys and girls but adults too! He knows the hearts and spirits of all of us (so the myth goes).
And so does the Holy Spirit, the baby Jesus, God, the Universe. It is only about love, just like Santa Claus.
Christmas brings magic into the air. The magic of love of giving and of sharing. We all feel it. Even those of us who don’t share a Christianity belief, feel the difference in the air.
You don’t have to put up a tree or decorate your house, all you need to do is drive through a street with lighted homes, be in the mall with Santa ringing his bells, turn on the radio and listen to Christmas music or sit and watch heart warming stories on the Hallmark Channel to feel the magic in the air!
Let yourself enjoy this time of year. It doesn’t have to be an insane hustle and bustle, just give yourself permission to calmly enjoy the giving and loving spirit that ignites itself during these four weeks.
Love, Light, Ho Ho Ho ,
Kimberley
