So, This is Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…to coin a phrase. The malls are full of people, franticly looking for that special item, to make smiles on the faces of loved ones.
Commercials bombard you from the radio and television. Your e-mail and smart phone are no safe havens, either. Just the other day I was given the opportunity to buy eyelash extension at a huge discount. Give me a discount for some hair on my head…now you’re talking.
The grocery stores are full canned hams, a few left over turkeys and of every kind of food you can imagine, colored in the hues of green and red.
My wife and I met some friends for dinner a few nights ago; all of the waitresses were dressed as elves. Had this entrepreneur been on his toes, he would have had the waiters dressed as Elvis. Sorry, that was funnier when it was rattling around in my head!
Every day in the office, someone will bring some kind cookie or candy that you have to try just once, but that you will covertly sample over and over. There will be pot-luck luncheons—something that personally, I can live without. Mysterious casseroles of cream of mushroom soup and who knows what else scare me. I’m not even taking into consideration that many are served below the recommended temperature of 145 degrees. “Hey, wait here, I’ve gotta run.”
Christmas, sadly, has become a commercialized profit center for the retail industry. Sure, it’s nice to receive a gift at Christmas. Remember, that's what Christmas is about—God’s gift to us.
Many people forget those hurting during the holiday season. Hospitals are full of sick a dying people, even on Christmas, if you can believe it. People are still homeless on Christmas Eve. Imagine waking up in an alley covered in a cardboard box on Christmas morning…alone.
So, when you are out during this busy shopping season, go five, or fifty bucks more, over budget. Give to those who are in need. Drop a few dollars in the Salvation Army kettle. Take some extra boxes and cans to the food pantry. You never know, you might be helping your next door neighbor.
Most of all, remember that Christmas is the season of giving.
Commercials bombard you from the radio and television. Your e-mail and smart phone are no safe havens, either. Just the other day I was given the opportunity to buy eyelash extension at a huge discount. Give me a discount for some hair on my head…now you’re talking.
The grocery stores are full canned hams, a few left over turkeys and of every kind of food you can imagine, colored in the hues of green and red.
My wife and I met some friends for dinner a few nights ago; all of the waitresses were dressed as elves. Had this entrepreneur been on his toes, he would have had the waiters dressed as Elvis. Sorry, that was funnier when it was rattling around in my head!
Every day in the office, someone will bring some kind cookie or candy that you have to try just once, but that you will covertly sample over and over. There will be pot-luck luncheons—something that personally, I can live without. Mysterious casseroles of cream of mushroom soup and who knows what else scare me. I’m not even taking into consideration that many are served below the recommended temperature of 145 degrees. “Hey, wait here, I’ve gotta run.”
Christmas, sadly, has become a commercialized profit center for the retail industry. Sure, it’s nice to receive a gift at Christmas. Remember, that's what Christmas is about—God’s gift to us.
Many people forget those hurting during the holiday season. Hospitals are full of sick a dying people, even on Christmas, if you can believe it. People are still homeless on Christmas Eve. Imagine waking up in an alley covered in a cardboard box on Christmas morning…alone.
So, when you are out during this busy shopping season, go five, or fifty bucks more, over budget. Give to those who are in need. Drop a few dollars in the Salvation Army kettle. Take some extra boxes and cans to the food pantry. You never know, you might be helping your next door neighbor.
Most of all, remember that Christmas is the season of giving.
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Renee wrote: "You've elicited quite a range of emotions in your blog post. I love your style of writing. Thanks so much for linking into the Kid Lit Blog Hop. So nice to meet you. Ok, I have to ask (*snicker..."
Sorry... I couldn't resist, with your last name being "Burger" :D
Renee wrote: "Renee wrote: "You've elicited quite a range of emotions in your blog post. I love your style of writing. Thanks so much for linking into the Kid Lit Blog Hop. So nice to meet you. Ok, I have to..."
Renee wrote: "You've elicited quite a range of emotions in your blog post. I love your style of writing. Thanks so much for linking into the Kid Lit Blog Hop. So nice to meet you.
Ok, I have to ask (*snicker..."
Well...some call me Hc, some call me Hammy, and yes some call me Ham. You may call me Ham! It is very nice to connect with other lovers of the written word.
Hello from my tour of the Kid Lit Blog Hop! Great tip on giving to the Salvation Army. To go one further, remember them before you leave, so you'll be sure to have cash with you! If only they could accept plastic, like everyone else. Sigh. Thanks for joining the hop!
Ok, I have to ask (*snicker, snicker*) do they call you Ham for short? ;)