Christmas evolves as we get older
As a child, I did the Christmas countdown every year. I loved Christmas and everything about the holiday. It was magical and exciting. I loved being around family and celebrating.
In my 20’s, I would make some magic around the holiday by doing dynamic light displays. It’s very popular to decorate your home with thousands of lights. I loved decorating, but I lost my love for the holiday itself.
I know I’m suppose to be thrilled that December 25th is Christ’s birthday, but I just feel like the day and season have so many things tagged to it other than the Lord. And frankly, my years are happening very fast so Christmas feels like it is every four months. So in an effort to bring back the real meaning of Christmas, we are changing it up a bit.
It’s been more spiritual and devoted to Our Savior. Lee and I made a Jesse Tree – I have pics to post soon. I loved the Jesse Tree as a kid and wanted to recapture that feeling. Although that feeling didn’t come back, a new one full of Scripture sharing came in its place. If you haven’t prayed with you man, go grab the Bible and read it together – it’s revitalizing.
Also, I am almost done memorizing Psalm 139. Angie posted a memorization chart and although I have never memorized scripture before, I wanted to try.
My heart is full of love for our God, my Lee and our life. As we finished tiling the floor today, I realized that the magic of Christmas isn’t in the air. It’s in my heart and my home all of the time.
Yes, my house is still decorated and yes we are still celebrating. But Lee has to work Christmas and I need some time to just relax and breathe. I’m not unhappy that Lee has to work….not even a little…. he always has every other holiday off. Some people may not be happy that we aren’t traveling all to visit them on Christmas Day, but we can visit in January, February or March. And they can visit my newly tiled kitchen floor when they are up for a ride.
Hugs,
marlene
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December 22nd, 2008 at 3:56 pm
I love the Jesse tree.
In our family (because of little kids) Christmas eve is devoted entirely to our Savior. We go to church then have a birthday dinner which includes foods He may have eaten.
Christmas day is Santa. Still, we try to only give 3 gifts to our kids. If it’s good enough for the king of kings, it’s good enough for us.