Christmas Spirit

This blog is for my English class and we were told we could write one blog off our main subject. I chose Christmas spirit, because for some reason, this year I have none. I can't seem to pinpoint the exact reason I have none, but I do have many theories. Christmas to me is about being with family, friends, and giving instead of receiving. I have always had Christmas spirit, until this year.

My first theory is because I will be spending this Christmas alone. When I say alone, I mean I don't have a significant other to share getting a Christmas tree, Christmas tree decorating, hanging the stockings on the fireplace, and all the other Christmas joy that a significant other brings. What makes it a little better is thinking of all the family and friends I have to share the Christmas holiday with.

The other theory I have, is the weather's bringing me down. What's Christmas without snow? To me it just doesn't seem like its Christmas without snow. I truly dislike snow, but it makes Christmas so much more enjoyable, for me at least. I don't know how people do it in the warmer climates, I guess they're used to it. Everyone should have the experience of snow on Christmas, it completes the story of Santa Clause and his reindeer in the North Pole.

I am hoping before Christmas is here, I can find the Christmas spirit I'm in badly need of. Decorating my apartment today has helped a little. Maybe taking the step of getting a "real" Christmas tree will do it, I know my cat would enjoy it, she likes playing with the ornaments. Tomorrow, Christmas tree shopping.....starting to feel that spirit! Hope everyone has a safe and very Merry Christmas and of course a Happy New Year! I'm dreaming of a white Christmas!

Christmas Music

It is Christmas time, yet certain radio stations have been playing Christmas music since the day after Halloween and department stores have had their Christmas decorations out since then too, if not before. I enjoy Christmas but, I think it is completely ridiculous how early Christmas music is being played and decorations are being displayed. Thanksgiving is actually my favorite holiday and I think it is looked over by a lot of people who just can't wait for Christmas, it is rushed. Time goes by fast enough, people should not rush it.

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for all the blessings we receive each year. To me Thanksgiving is about spending time with the ones you love and enjoying their company. Christmas is all about that too, I would rather be blessed with my family and friends all around me, then be surrounded by presents, those are just materials and have no meaning to me.

Back to the Christmas music, I enjoy it when its December and not a day before. One month of Christmas music is plenty for me. Some people, like one of my good friends the minute they start playing it on the radio it is on, she gets so excited for it. It is on at work way before I am ready to even think about Christmas. My all time favorite Christmas song is "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree", its upbeat and can get me into the spirit of Christmas. Another one of my favorites is "Christmas Shoes", even though its a very sad song, it is all about a little boy trying to get these shoes for his mom who is dying, but he doesn't have quite enough money. It is about giving, which is what Christmas is all about, giving to the less fortunate.