“Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.” (The Grinch)
Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I’m not alone as millions upon millions of people celebrate this holiday.
Though we might have fun with Santa, cookies, hiding the Elf on a Shelf, or looking at Christmas lights, those aren’t the real reason for the season.
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Even if you’re Christmas holiday isn’t centered around celebrating the birth of Christ, you can still embody the spirit of hope, love, and peace. The last thing the world needs is another Scrooge.
When you say “Merry Christmas” or do a random act of kindness or flash a smile or even give an unexpected gift, you are making the world just a little bit better.
You never know who needs a little “pick me up”. You never know what battles someone else is fighting.
And if you’re struggling during this holiday season, that’s even more reason for you to get out and try to brighten someone else’s day.
If that’s you, then you know even better how important a kind word or gesture can be.
Don’t wait for someone else to bring a little holiday cheer into the world around you.
Even if you’re feeling all bah-hum buggy or grinchy, you can still make the choice in how you act and what you say.
You don’t necessarily have to sing loudly for all to hear in order to spread Christmas cheer, but you can provide a kind word or smile.
I just like to smile … smiling’s my favorite.
QUESTION OF THE DAY: What is your favorite Christmas movie?
BONUS QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
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