No one says it better than Linus

"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.' That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."

I love Christmas. The joy of seeing houses decorated with lights, hot cocoa, Santa Clause (yes I still believe), Christmas songs and movies, the gathering of friends and family, and the hope of a White Christmas is enough to make me feel like a little kid again. Although I am pleased during this time, I try to remember that Christmas isn't about what we receive, but what we give of ourselves, and I'm not talking about presents. This time of year should be when we are the most giving. We need to remember that not everyone is as blessed as some and that by simply being kind you can make a difference in someone else's life. Anything from giving person a smile (they are contagious you know...) to volunteering your time for the less fortunate helps in the biggest ways possible. And when you give you not only bring joy to others, but you find that you bring joy into your own life as well. A quote I love and believe in states "You can't have a perfect day without doing something for someone who can't repay you." So the moral of my ramble is this; give everything you have to offer to someone who needs it more than you. In doing so their life and your's will forever be changed.

I hope Christmas is a pleasent time for everyone this year. Happy holidays :)
Peace, Love, and Jingle Bell Rock