I was thinking, the Joyful Spirit of Christmas [or of the Holidays, which ever you prefer] is referred to all over, this time of year. Some point out how to get that warm feeling. Some wonder where that warm feeling has gone? Some blame this or that [consumerism, the economy, fractured families, life in general, etc.] for robbing us of that warm Christmas/Holiday feeling. Some point out, that we seek it, in all the wrong places and in all the wrong ways. Some tell us how to ask ourselves, what it consists of, for ourselves... And then, to seek it, by only seeking out, those ways to personal warm feelings.
But ~ WHY are we supposed to feel in ourselves, a Joyful and Warm Spirit of Christmas/Holidays, at this time of year?
Why?
How come?
Why is this time of year supposed to evoke it, in us? And if it doesn't, we feel cheated. Again.
Christians would say, that their Faith, is the reason for them. But are all Christians experiencing the perfect, warm glow of the Christmas Season, each and every year? It's sad to say maybe, but I don't think so. So if even Christians don't have a sure handle on it, why do the rest of us, yearly become determined to get this perfect, warm glow of the Christmas Season? And why are we let down, when it doesn't fully materialize?
Long, long ago, people actually semi-stopped work, to totally enjoy the "12 Days Of Christmas." Enjoy, with food not eaten the rest of the year. And with drink and hospitality and visiting and impromptu dancing and games and merry-making. In the darkest, coldest time of the year, they set aside from Dec. 25th to Jan. 5th, to enjoy goodies and leisure, not had the rest of the year. No wonder they totally loved/enjoyed this time?!?
In olden days, the year-round menu was wholesome but bland. And entertainment consisted of visiting and gathering together for eating, dancing, playing music, singing songs and game playing. But today, we enjoy every kind of food, all year long. And the same with all our forms of entertainment. So therefore, holiday eating and merriment, just don't make Christmas special anymore. -sigh-
So, why do we still feel cheated if we don't get that elusive [but promised] total glow? Could it be that we've been brainwashed by advertising? >,-) I know that I feel that the Christmas/Holiday Season has really begun, when I see the Retro Budweiser Christmas Commercial on tv...
Click here and enjoy!
The snow, and the Klidesdale horses pulling the sleigh, into the perfect snow covered small village. Yes, I admit it. That starts the Season, for me. Yes, I think those "add people" know exactly how to conjure up the warmness of the Season. But, is this knowledge used, for good purpose? >,-) Mmmmmmm.....
~~oo~~
But ~ WHY are we supposed to feel in ourselves, a Joyful and Warm Spirit of Christmas/Holidays, at this time of year?
Why?
How come?
Why is this time of year supposed to evoke it, in us? And if it doesn't, we feel cheated. Again.
Christians would say, that their Faith, is the reason for them. But are all Christians experiencing the perfect, warm glow of the Christmas Season, each and every year? It's sad to say maybe, but I don't think so. So if even Christians don't have a sure handle on it, why do the rest of us, yearly become determined to get this perfect, warm glow of the Christmas Season? And why are we let down, when it doesn't fully materialize?
Long, long ago, people actually semi-stopped work, to totally enjoy the "12 Days Of Christmas." Enjoy, with food not eaten the rest of the year. And with drink and hospitality and visiting and impromptu dancing and games and merry-making. In the darkest, coldest time of the year, they set aside from Dec. 25th to Jan. 5th, to enjoy goodies and leisure, not had the rest of the year. No wonder they totally loved/enjoyed this time?!?
In olden days, the year-round menu was wholesome but bland. And entertainment consisted of visiting and gathering together for eating, dancing, playing music, singing songs and game playing. But today, we enjoy every kind of food, all year long. And the same with all our forms of entertainment. So therefore, holiday eating and merriment, just don't make Christmas special anymore. -sigh-
So, why do we still feel cheated if we don't get that elusive [but promised] total glow? Could it be that we've been brainwashed by advertising? >,-) I know that I feel that the Christmas/Holiday Season has really begun, when I see the Retro Budweiser Christmas Commercial on tv...
Click here and enjoy!
The snow, and the Klidesdale horses pulling the sleigh, into the perfect snow covered small village. Yes, I admit it. That starts the Season, for me. Yes, I think those "add people" know exactly how to conjure up the warmness of the Season. But, is this knowledge used, for good purpose? >,-) Mmmmmmm.....
~~oo~~
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