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The Meaning of the Spirit of Christmas
by Dr Cathy Coker
Christmas is a celebration, a time for giving and not simply a day we exchange gifts. The spirit of Christmas is in togetherness, it’s in the thought to which you put into thinking about others, it’s a selfless time, where we forgive, take stock of what’s important and become better versions of ourselves.
Think about other ways of spreading good cheer to others. You may find it fun by visiting the elderly and sharing a story or two with them. Or get some friends to go caroling at the senior living homes and have Christmas sing-alongs with those folks.
Instead of picking up your phone to see what your friends are doing, stop, look around, and ask yourself, “Who needs me today?” You may be the key to reaching out and touching the life of a peer or giving some encouraging words to a friend who is quietly struggling. To truly honor the true spirit of Christmas and Christ coming into the world, we must do as He did and reach out in compassion and mercy to our fellowmen. Let this become our
Christmas tradition, no matter where we are to be a little kinder, more forgiving, less judging, more grateful, and more generous in sharing our abundance with those in need.
I look forward to spending more time with my friends and family this Christmas. I love what I do but sometimes it takes me away too much from those that matter. I need to make time to take care of the people that need me the most and those are my friends and family.
I send you Love, Joy and Peace to you, our Readers. May Christ’s spirit surround you and your family this Christmas.
