Christmas isnt over

So its the day after Christmas.. and all though the house not a creature is stirring except for me of course. Im not sure how long this will be since im supposed to be writing an article on Cross Country Skiing in MN. (lol..I know what do I know about xcountry skiing?) Anyways, so for the past few weeks I can admit I have been a bit of a scrooge. I hate christmas. I always have since I was little. Wait..let me clarify..its not Jesus..it is how trivial the holiday has become. I hate crowds, I hate watching people push each other and shove each other all for the sake of a toy. It becomes a contest of who can give the biggest and best present. call me crazy but thats a problem. I have heard people cry because they didnt get the present they wanted. I have heard people tell others they dont want the present they are given. It makes me especially sad when I see people who have been loyal are forgotten about. feelings this year like every year have been really hurt and Im not saying anyone in particular but talking in general. It has become all about ME (not me but you know what i mean) and less about others. It never ceases to amaze me that some people are always on the receiving end and others are always giving unconditionally. I seriously was about to boycott christmas and go hibernate some where till next year.
But then I realized after talking to my friend Wes that yes christmas makes me crabby but its hard for me to complain this time of year because I got all I ever needed. I have good friends to have great conversation with and a whole lot of love. what else could I ask for? I guess i just wish that people would understand some things about Christmas:
Ok first off You cant out buy the greatest gift we have given. You can spend all the money in the world and you can race to every store but you will never surpass the gift of a King. Jesus is the best, most priceless gift we are lucky enough to have received.
Second, the best gifts do not come in traditional packages. Think about it NO ONE expected that a baby born in an old smelly manger would save humanity
Third, it is not about the gift you give but rather the heart you give it with. A gift given with love is special beyond measure and should be cherished. So despite my frustration im going to do my best to keep giving because God loves a cheerful giver.
I have heard people say things like: "this is the one day I go to church." or "its christmas, the one day i have to be nice and polite." "Its the one holy day of the year." Well why cant everyday be christmas? We should be celebrating the birth of Christ everyday because with out it we were doomed. His birth, His life, His Resurrection are ever lasting and they arent just for us on one day. We should be treating each other with kindness and respect and giving gifts of love every day, not one day of the year.
just a thought-love you :)