In the last few years, I’ve noticed something about myself: I’m not always as ecstatic about Christmas as those around me.
I’ve wondered why this sense of lethargy or complacency shows up. I’m not enthused to decorate, join in all the fun activities or chase the sparkle.
What I long for most is rest and time with family. Does this make me strange? Or is it simply okay for me to experience Christmas differently?
Probably Christmas isn’t about how loud our celebrations are, but how deeply we embrace its meaning.
It’s peace. It’s gratitude. it’s joy in knowing Emmanuel – GOD with us.
So while the world sparkles with lights and laughter, I choose to rest in the stillness, to find myself, to treasure family moments and remember the gift of CHRIST.
What does Christmas time mean to you?
With wishful festive smiles,
HerSplendidThoughts
Her Splendid Thoughts 
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