Home for the Holidays
Its Christmas time and winter break is just within grasp, school is already out of mind, even when sitting in class. I recently found out that i will be going home for christmas. Home being beautiful New England. Of course it would seem like a dream come true. That however, was not the first thought that came to mind, mostly dissapointment. Of course i wanted to be back with family and friends, but when i found that we were leaving Christmas morning, my heart fell. Now the midwest is where i currently reside and where i am quite sttled. We spent several ours putting the tree together and decorating the house. I feel sad that i will be saying goodbye to my tree instead of good morning. The tradition at my house is that we open one gift on Christmas Eve and then the rest on Christmas Day, that is pretty ussual with most families. Of course leaving on Christmas morning may interfear with these plans, just slightly.
Now i know complaining of such things seem ludacris. That just happened to be the first feeling and thoughts that came to mind. But as i gave more time for reflection, i reflected on past christmases. The schedual used to be, wake up, have some breakfast, open presents and then head off to Aunt Pat's for Christmas dinner with the family, and then desert, yankee swap and a good game of cards. And in that list, the present takes up maybe an hour of this celebrated holiday. And thats when i realized, who am i kidding, why stay someplace for a tree, that although is beautiful and the symbol of christmas (second only to Santa himself), when there are people waiting to embrace you and sit and share dinner and conversation. Christmas is not about the tree or decorations, or the presents. Its about sharing and being with those who are deer to you, and of course that little baby from the manger. I hope people are having a happy holiday season, I know i will.
Now i know complaining of such things seem ludacris. That just happened to be the first feeling and thoughts that came to mind. But as i gave more time for reflection, i reflected on past christmases. The schedual used to be, wake up, have some breakfast, open presents and then head off to Aunt Pat's for Christmas dinner with the family, and then desert, yankee swap and a good game of cards. And in that list, the present takes up maybe an hour of this celebrated holiday. And thats when i realized, who am i kidding, why stay someplace for a tree, that although is beautiful and the symbol of christmas (second only to Santa himself), when there are people waiting to embrace you and sit and share dinner and conversation. Christmas is not about the tree or decorations, or the presents. Its about sharing and being with those who are deer to you, and of course that little baby from the manger. I hope people are having a happy holiday season, I know i will.