To me, the holidays have always meant family and friends, togetherness and good
cheer, peppermint mochas and gingerbread cookies. But increasingly, the
Christmas season can also mean traffic and crowded stores, stress and anxiety,
heartburn and credit-card bills. Now more than ever, we're feeling the pinch.
Our wallets are lighter. Our worries are many. But our hearts are still full.
And that gives me hope.
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Hi Lisa! I can relate to your feelings of stress SO MUCH! A few years back when my youngest son mentioned he hadn't received anything he really wanted (he has always been extremely particular) I had a big blow up and announced I was no longer SANTA for the entire household. Since then I have enjoyed the season so much more. We don't exchange gifts other than things we can do together. For example going into the city for a special show (Wicked, for example) as a family. This year we are seeing the Transylvanian Orchestra together. Other than church, a nice meal on the day, and decorations, oh yes--and a big pan of baklava--that's it. I am so happy to be out of the Christmas rush and the stress of the stores. I love the season again! Hope yours is terrific!
(Kathryn Albright 10:03pm December 4, 2008)
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