No matter where you are

No matter where you are in the world, or what challenges you are facing, Christmas is a time to be celebrated. You may not have "christmas spirit" or feel like decorating or buying gifts, but thats not the point! The point is that Christ was born and this is the time of year we celebrate His birth. Its not about Christmas trees, gifts, etc. It is about realizing what a great gift was given to us many years ago when Christ came to earth. It is a gift that transcends all the silliness we have added to Christmas. I personally am not happy to be spending a Christmas without my husband and without my own home to decorate, but I am thankful that he is safe, that I have a place to live and that I have a supportive family. I may not be super into the Christmas spirit but I do realize that my life would not be the same if it were not for that little baby born in Bethlehem so many years ago. So, whether you are a humbug or a true Jingle Bell lover, remember Christmas for what it is, a time to celebrate the birth of Christ!