The true meaning of Christmas

We are enjoying this Christmas season. We are spending less and having less stress. Our focus has been on the sights and sounds and the true meaning of Christmas. Our home is decorated from inside to outside. The kids love turning on the lights at night. We have taken several drives around town viewing Christmas lights which is one of my favorite holiday activities. Last weekend we attended the Walk through Bethlehem. That by far is our favorite tradition. It wouldn't be Christmas if we didn't go says Ashlyn -15. Even though we waited 3 1/2 hours in line, it was worth it. Nothing says Christmas like going back in time to the first Christmas and seeing the Baby Jesus! I can't forget about the Christmas cookies we will be baking on Saturday.

So, we have filled our Holiday with many fun activities with a few more things on our agenda. But yesterday when Lauren-8 and Dylan-6 had an opportunity to visit Santa at the mall, my eyes filled with tears when I heard Santa talk to my children. After they told him what they wanted to receive, he proceeded to tell them that the true meaning of Christmas was not the gifts that he will bring them, but it is about God and love and loving the people around you. I have never heard a Santa talk that way and it really was so nice.

Merry Christmas,
Maureen