It’s Christmas Day and for about half the planet it is a religious day and a day of celebration. It is also a day of dealing with family members you may not like (keep in mind, they may not like you), expectations set out from the world of marketing and movies, overeating and depression, loneliness and hope.
It Ain't About The Money
I promise not to be another writer commenting about how this annual celebration has turned in to such a commercial and emotional plot twist.
Let’s use today to hit the reset button and figure out what is important to each of us. It’s not the pretty wrapped packages or the traffic jams at mall entrances. It’s lovely to find that special gift for that special someone but is that the real reason we do all this?
Keeping Score
Charlie spent $50 on me and I got him that stupid pen. I wonder what color shirt mom will get me this year; I almost have a complete set. There are too many to buy for, let’s draw names. Do we have to get him something, I don’t even like him. I hope Uncle Brian isn’t going say something inappropriate at Christmas dinner – he did do that thing back in ’91.
Eat too much, hug those you love, extend a hand to those in need and I hope you have a Happy Christmas :-)
@knealemann
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