To many of us Christmas really means “getting in the Christmas spirit “. That warm glow in our hearts signaling the coming season. That anticipation for the time when we think of peace on earth and goodwill toward all. The season of giving and receiving love, comradeship and charity. A time for lights and miracle stories and joy. A time for family, friends and memories of Christmases long ago. Yes, all these things and more.
Let us remember that all of this “Christmas sprit” flows from the original true miracle of Christmas. That night when the miracle of miracles really did happen and every man, woman and child that night really did receive the greatest gift possible. That Holy Night when the angels really did sing and the real heavily hosts announced joy to the whole world.
That Christmas miracle is alive in every one of us every day. And when we turn to it during advent and focus on it, then the true Christmas spirit fills us now and for the whole year. And the childlike wonder of Christmas once again will swell in our hearts and twinkle in our eyes each day for children of all ages.
May we take time to breathe and live in this miracle season now and each day
Ole Twinkly,
Z gardener
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