Getting Into the Christmas Spirit

Getting into the Christmas spirit, by examining my introspection and making new plans for the future; and sparking up your imagination... could anyone imagine me dressed as Santa Claus, who never has the minimal time to watch a log consumed by a crackling fire? Think again, I could be that Saint Nicholas so bold! Prejudice is not a part of this Christmas Season, all kinds of people, of different ages and races, celebrate it; and it may vary from country to country with traditions as far as Saturnalia or Yuletide... that was a time when pagans started this festivity, and with the birth of Jesus, the Christians adopted these traditions as their own... so should we object and put them aside? Getting into the Christmas spirit, unpacking decorations for my new Christmas Tree, from boxes that waited too long for this day of joy; and even my toddler, Jack, comes downstairs tripping, handing me Grandma's favorite star, which she had hidden away into a treasure chest so jealously, to place on the top of this forest-scented pine tree... when we all gather and sing," Silent Night." Getting into the Christmas spirit, adding, not taking away names from my long list; and even though these are tough economic times, I plan to be generous to all without feeling the pinch! Give the very best of your intentions, either in gift or in warmest embrace; give and be content to catch that infant's smile in the distance; the tender smile of the Holiest Child, who will give of Himself! Copyright 2009 by Andrew Crisci