I have never been one to think of Christmas as my favorite time of the year. For it to be in the running for that, it would have to be 80 degrees outside and drinking was allowed at family functions. Oh and none of the stress of the holidays involved. This Christmas seems to be a little more on the stressful side than others I can recall. It has been a horrible year to say the least. Our economy is in a huge downturn, and I really hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I agree with the people who say it will get worse before it gets better. I do though believe it will get better! America is very resilient. And I take pride in that fact. But with the stress of this Christmas, I wanted to take time to remind everyone that there our people who will not be able to celebrate. Maybe they lost their job. Maybe they are without a home because of foreclosure. Maybe they are out fighting a war. Oh maybe they are so strapped for cash that they can't afford a Christmas. For those people, I ask that you remember the Christmas spirit and the TRUE American way. Treat those people as you would want to be treated in that situation, and give. Volunteer, help out in a soup kitchen, donate to the salvation army, give blood, adopt an animal, or donate to a shelter. I know of many good people who are going without this year. And I am thankful that I still have a home, food, and a job. I just ask that you take time to stop and see the true spirit of Christmas.
If more people did, maybe Christmas would be my favorite Holiday after all. Cold weather aside.