Saturday, December 25, 2010

Silent Night, Holy Night

Christmas is an emotional time of year for everyone. We are bombarded, through the media, with a plethora of messages about home, hearth, family, togetherness, feasts and, of course, gifts.

It is so easy to forget both the religious significance of Christmas to Christians around the world and those for whom families are scattered or non-existent, and those who can not afford to indulge in the rampant consumerism and will be lucky to have any meal, never mind a feast.

Through the many messages we hear and see, great expectations are created. For many, it creates great disappointment.

So, to have a truly Merry Christmas, focus on those you love, remember those you've lost, revel in the wonder in a child's eyes, enjoy what you have, pat your dog, listen to the cat purr, take a deep breath, sigh and know, at least for a little while, all is right with the world.

Merry Christmas everyone.

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