I love the Christmas season.
Not for the gifts, nor the tree, nor the decorations, nor the food. Not even for the parties. I love the Christmas season for what it stands for. What it really means.
Whether you believe in Jesus, Santa, or something else all together, think about all the good deeds done this time of year. There are always people helping others everywhere. That is why Christmas is my favourite.
The general feeling the season brings is happiness. Stop stressing about giving the best gift or hosting the perfect dinner. None of that matters. Spend time with people.
When I think back to my childhood holiday gatherings I don’t remember the bad things. Maybe the turkey didn’t turn out as planned or I didn’t get the latest and greatest toy. All I can remember is my family being together. We ate dinner and dessert. We watched movies and played games. We decorated the tree or the house.
The little things are what matter. The Jim Carrey version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr Seuss displays today’s mindset perfectly. Christmas has gone from a season of giving to a season of being better than our neighbours.
Having the best decorations or a perfect dinner/party are unimportant. Don’t worry about giving the greatest gift. It’s okay to forget the cards one year.
This year I challenge you to sit back, enjoy the company, and quit letting stress ruin your holiday.
Oily Minded Medic 