The Meaning of Christmas-as I see it.

A question comes to mind, when I think of Christmas: What does it mean for me now? And I mean, now that I'm not 9 years old, checking off all the presents I've received making sure none were overlooked. I mean, now that I'm a woman. Now that I am married. Now that I have my own home to decorate and tend to. Now that I can reach the stove top. Now that I know money, nor gifts can buy my love.

It really is as simple as it seems. A time to love all those surrounding you and those far from your reach. A moment to stop and smell the cinnamon, pack a snowball and talk out your life with a loved one. It seems this Christmas means all the more for me. I, being away from my family, realize the love we share for one another and that love grows by the second. I know that no matter the presentation of the gift, none could measure up to what I already have. A home and heart filled with love.

Now Christmas does take on that season of celebration. I believe the celebration of life, the celebration of love and the celebration of humanity. In a city, that could seem so cold, hands reach out to grasp on to another and join in singing old familiar songs that have been sung for a hundred lifetimes. Lights line the street signaling that hope in the dark. Neighbors become neighborly for the first time of the year, wishing a well new year or a merry or a happy whatever. You can see a smile as far as your eye will let you see and that in turn makes your face join in as well.

Christmas is eggnog, for me(it seems no one I know enjoys it; therefore, I get to intake all 3000 calories by myself-mmm). It is a new home to add to our Christmas Village-this year it was a Central Station(a train station). It is a new Christmas movie to add to our collection-Miracle on 34th Street. We both also get a new ornament to add to our diverse collection-Tim got an owl and I got a snow globe with Santa inside. We normally indulge in a brand new pair of Christmas pajamas, but due to the economy we skipped this treat. Oh, how could I forget! Nabisco makes a special holiday Oreo only at Christmas. Imagine this an Oreo dipped in white chocolate. Can you believe it! Oh, Delicious!

Christmas has entered tradition into my family. The way we move, the things we eat, the way we live and the way we share. No one can deny the feeling about during this time. It's warm, it's fuzzy and it tastes like yummy.