The Weekend Before Christmas

Dec

2005

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The older I get, the less important holidays become. I don’t have a lot of family to gather with, and I find that gifts mean a lot less to me than they did twenty years ago. I’d much rather my friends buy me a hamburger and spend an hour chatting than drop a CD on me they aren’t sure I’m going to like.

Which may be why I love the weekend before Christmas so much. We had our cantata this weekend, which went well. We had a good turnout, a focus on the Lord, and some amazing food afterwards. Music, friends, and food. For me, it doesn’t get any better.

I vote for a GENTLER way of celebrating. Why not give the gift of saying, “I love you,” not only to Christ the Lord, but to everyone who life and friendship means “Christmas” to us, all year ’round.

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On December 21st, 2005 at 11:26 pm, Marla said:

Although I’m still finding my way in figuring out what role faith will have in my life, I very much believe Christmas should still be a day to honour the birth of the Lord Jesus. I, too, place far less value on material gifts and yearn for the simple giving of one’s time to those we love. My sister washing my stacks of dishes is a great gift at any time of the year!

Here’s to less flashy festivities, less expensive gifts and more exchanges of our love.

Merry Christmas.