I LOVE CHRISTMAS!! the countdown has begun, 34 days and counting. I love the Christmas / holiday season! I am not sure when we officially enter the "holiday season" but its here for sure. I looked out my window at work and today for the first time this year I see the holiday star thingy the city hangs on the street lights. So the holidays are upon us, its the magical time of year that for me ramps up to Christmas. On my drive home tonight I gave in and started listening to Christmas tunes. I figured if the city was ready to say its Christmas time who am I to deny it. I do have to admit that about a month ago I spent a day listening to Christmas tunes at work. I kept the iPod dock volume very low to not get caught by a coworker, but the guy who lives in the office next to mine busted me with a "is that Christmas music?!?" Sucks being caught when your doing something weird.
This time of year is so special, I love the Christmas trees, gifts, lights and all the other stuff that goes into Christmas. I love singing along to Christmas music who doesn't like White Christmas by Bing Crosby? Its a classic! My love for this season goes much deeper though. I remember all the Christmas's that have past. I remember the Christmas tree's that were so carefully decorated and all wrapped presents under the tree. I can remember the smell of the tree and the food my mother was cooking. What other time of year do people make candy and give it away as gifts. How could you not love that! I remember the people that we would spent time with at Christmas. It was the one time of the year when I would see all of my family.
Its funny when I think back I don't remember what the gifts were just that there were a lot of them. My family has always made a big deal out of Christmas. In thinking back I can remember my parents watching me and m little brother as we unwrapped our gifts. There was always a look of pride and love on their faces. When my kids came along I learned what my parents were feeling, it's so cool to watch your kids unwrap gifts! I wonder if this is what God feels when people "unwrap" the gift of salvation.
This season is about so much more then the trees, lights and gifts it's about the birth of Immanuel "God with us". This is the reason for Christmas to celebrate the birth of a Savior. The greatest gift my parents gave me was to teach me about Jesus. My parents ave lived their lives showing me what it means to follow God. I love the fact that I come from a strong christian home. I hope my kids see this in me. I want my kids to see me living my faith. I hope my kids see me when I pray and hear when I worship, I hope they know how much I love my creator.
I am so excited the holidays are here and once again I will be with my family and get to enjoy the Christmas tree and music. Presents will be given and received the house will be decorated and once again I will attempt to make Christmas candy. So far I have had no success with this, but I will try again it's Christmas how could I not. I hope everyone enjoys this season and remembers what it's all about.
~Rick
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