Over the last week or so, I have talked about the “Meaning of Christmas.” It is easy to think of Christmas in this was when things are going well. We have jobs, our children are staying out of trouble and doing well in school and we are able to get and give our families most of what they want. What happens when everything is not going well? One or both parents are out of work, the children may be rebelling or not doing their best in school and we are barely able to give our family at least one of the things on their wish list. I found this ditty in another blog (see reference below) and felt it sums everything up. Others may have had a devastating event happen around this date and are constantly reminded of this due to the season.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, but children woke up to find they were bare. No gifts, no gifts and Santa was jeered. The recession had hit and he canceled Christmas this year. That wasn't the case for all - the rich got to play with their fancy new balls; poor tots had their toys to enjoy - but the low middle class, their Christmas was spoiled. Without a full-time job, without any money to see, there would not be gifts under their Christmas tree.
How do we get over all of this and enjoy the season and its true meaning?
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