As a child Christmas was always a magical time for me, the smells of oranges or cookies and treats baking in the kitchen, the beautiful lights and ornaments on the trees, the visits from Grandparents on Christmas morning with their arms full of gifts, the Christmas Carols and the programs we used to share as family, all the beautifully wrapped presents under the tree,and the beauty of a fresh snowfall on Christmas morning.
I remember having young children eagerly waiting for Santa to come down the chimney.
Seeing their eyes light up as they open their presents. I miss their excitement.
But as time passes I have let the worldly things seep into my life and the hustle and bustle of the season, the too many things to do and I haven't focused on the true meaning of Christmas.
Some how I need to capture that magic again. I know I will never have the same kind of memories of my childhood or when I had young children at home. But I know I can make Christmas meaningful and more spiritual. I need to put Christ back in my Christmas.
I can think about the Savior and his life and what he has done for me. I can give more than receive, I can think of all my blessings I have been given, I can create wonderful memories that my family can cherish and I can show love to others and give more of my time and myself through out the year not just at Christmastime.
So during this season let us all try to remember why we really have Christmas.
Let us remember Christ and all he has done for us. Let us give back to him this year.
Merry Christmas to All and God bless you!
