This post is in response to the "Good Tidings" update posted by Kelli. For some reason it would not allow me to comment on the post, so I figured posting a response in my own blog would be the next appropriate step.
I am one of those who are continiously grumbling about how early we begin to celebrate Christmas. It seems that this year especially, the celebration of Christmas is very pre-mature. Barely past Halloween, it seems the Christmas celebrations are in full swing. The sad part is, Thanksgiving is still several weeks away. But, already the stores are covered with Christmas decor, the roadside Christmas tree farms are popping up, and even Christmas type food is taking a spot on grocery shelves.
What happened to celebrating Thanksgiving? Rarely does one see signs of Thanksgiving in their favorite retail therapy location. Instead, we move from ghosts and goblins, to christmas lights and ornaments. In some stores, as the Halloween collections dwindle, they replace those empty spots with Christmas items. What happened to giving thanks? Maybe this is why our culture has become so greedy. We focus so much on getting the latest "toy", we have lost sight of being thankful.
As we all know, Christmas is rarely celebrated for the original meaning. Instead of celebrating the birth of a Saviour, it is a celebration of who gives the best presents. Don't get me wrong, like anyone else, I love receiving gifts. But, even if I didn't get anything, I know that I am still blessed with so much. When almost half the world lives on about $2 a day, I've got no place complaining about not getting the latest iPod or other electronic gadget.
Remember to stop and give thanks and count your blessings. We should stop running over Thanksgiving as if it is just another day to cross off in order to get to Christmas. Let us remember that Jesus is the REAL reason for the season.
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