This past Christmas was very different for me because it was the first Christmas I can ever remember that I didn't send out one card or buy one gift. I didn't do it to be defiant or to be a Scrooge. I did it because none of my family set up a gift exchange, like we usually do, and I haven't sent Christmas cards in a few years, at least not a lot of them. It's important to state that aside from some delicious cookies from my sister, I didn't receive any gifts, nor was I expecting any. I did receive about 5 cards and I was very grateful for those.
What I did receive for Christmas, however, was a wonderful appreciation for what the true meaning of Christmas is. It is for celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is for celebrating family, friends, and the many blessings we enjoy. The replies I received from the Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays text messages I sent to a select group of friends meant more to me than receiving something in a box wtih decorative wrapping. Those replies meant more to me because they were written from heart and they were writen just for me.
As we start a new decade, always be mindful of what's most important and that when we treat people as special individuals we give them a gift that is welcome in every season.
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