We’re in the last few weeks of December. Many of us have been busy studying for exams and are looking forward to the Christmas break. But in the midst of all our personal chaos, it’s important to remember why we celebrate the holidays. Is Christmas all about the lights and gifts? Is it about sending the letters in the mail and reconnecting with relatives?
Many of us here at BCHS are fortunate enough to have this time of the year to celebrate with our family members. For others, Christmas can be a time of sadness. There are many families who have to explain to their children that there won’t be gifts. There are some families who have to explain why some aunt or uncle isn’t going to join them at Christmas dinner.
Everyone is guilty of being consumed with the superficial worries that this time of the year brings. The amount of effort that goes into having a “perfect” Christmas is shocking. In 2014 alone, Americans spent $830 billion on gifts. U.S Americans will start shopping for Christmas around September. These statistics are in no one way saying that it is wrong to enjoy Christmas time however. There is no problem giving gifts and receiving gifts, but if it’s all that we think about then we are missing the point. Christmas is a time when we can remember the birth of Christ. Take time to be thankful for things that happen in everyday life.
Try something different this Christmas season. Bake cookies for someone, donate some of your old toys (or clothes), compliment people, ask them about their day, or perform any other random act of kindness.So, what are you thankful for? What does Christmas mean for you?
Sources: http://www.statista.com/topics/991/us-christmas-season/