Christmas has become so commercialized as stores try to get us to buy more and more gifts. This drive has lead to people, especially kids, becoming more and more materialistic. In these failing and uncertain economic times, stores are trying even harder to get us to buy. This can sometimes lead to a huge excess of gifts for both kids and adults alike. Christmas this year should be cut back to be a reflection of our changing world. We can teach our children what Christmas is really about, depending on what your particular family values are.
There are some things that no family can have too much of for Christmas. Of course, there can never be too much family time. Sometimes it may feel like there is when your crazy Aunt Sally keeps kissing you and patting you on the head when you’re 50 years old. But in reality, family time is the time that is a treasure. These are the times that will become cherished memories even if they feel pretty painful at the moment. Many people don’t have families at all or the families they do have are not full of love and joy. If you’ve got a good family, let them know how much you love them.
Another thing you can never have too much of is friends. To me, that’s what Christmas is really about. Spending time with family and friends. Not spending money on them!
You can never have too much giving at Christmas. Whether it’s volunteering your time at the local soup kitchen or giving gifts to needy kids or whatever it is that you have to give. Maybe all you have is $1 and no time at all. Consider giving it to the Salvation Army guys that are always standing around ringing their bells in malls. If everyone gave just one dollar, think how far it could go!
Lastly,since you’re reading this, another thing you can never have too much of is computer memory. I’m only sort of kidding you know. Some of us, myself included, spend so much time on the computer that it’s constantly needing to be updated! lol
Happy Holidays everyone!!!
