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An atmosphere of animated energy fills December's frosty air. During the Christmas season we kindle the fires of love between family and friends, and spark the flames of charity in our hearts for it's a time of rejoicing and reflecting. The spirit of Christmas swells in us, knowing that giving brings more pleasure to us than any gift we could receive. Holiday happiness cannot be purchased in a fancy store. It's not boxes wrapped in glittered paper and fancy ribbon that should bring sincere smiles to faces, young and old, but it will always be found around a Christmas tree when a family comes together, devoted in love for each other. We're infused with the spiritual meaning of Christmas as we hear church bells ring, calling us to join in singing glorious songs of old. Those that tell of the Saviour's birth on the holy night he was born as a ransom sacrifice to pay the price for the sins of mankind, as was foretold. In the glow of candlelight, we kneel and offer prayers, giving thanks to God for offering us the hope of Paradise. We show appreciation for all traditions that were passed down from generations and memories that were made. Happy ones when we gathered to gaze at starlit nights as they illuminated snowflakes falling softly to the ground on cold wintry nights that fill our souls with faith and hope. Our homes are decorated with scented evergreens and holly. Lights and mistletoe are hung in the most obvious places, as we celebrate the magical time of the holidays when most of us wish that we could be a child once more. Childrens' faces are flushed with excitement as they await Santa's arrival to wake and find presents beneath the tree. Charles Dickens wrote, "I will honor the spirit of Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year." How wonderful it would be to have that mindset all year long. Then, the joy of brightening the lives of others would become for us the true merit of Christmas spirit felt deep within the heart. December 5, 2022 Christmas Spirit Poetry Contest Sponsored by Gina McIntosh
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