Merry Christmas

I haven't blogged for a while. So here's a small thing i wrote as a reply to Hayley's blog.

It's just the world we live in, people on the streets, starvation and poverty overseas. The world is reaching boiling point and the economic crisis is causing interest rate rises.

I don't blame these kids for giving up on Christmas and growing up. Which... It's just depressing.

That could be why the positives of life like Christmas are so easily cherished. Because it's hope like that is all we can hold on to.

Why am i writing a reply to Hayley's blog here? Because, I've just figured out a reasonable answer to what Christmas is all about. I thought for a while it was just about Santa, the presents, and playing with my cousins, like any 10 year old kid would. I then thought it was an excuse to just hang out. 


I actually disliked Christmas for the last few years because i couldn't put up with my younger cousins. I just couldn't really stand the fact that they play all day. Giggling and having a great time. Living their innocence. While i just sit on the kids table, eating my food quietly, cracking a cracker and putting the plastic hat on. Just waiting to get home to let the headache fade away.


This year i got a taste of the spirit of Christmas, sure it wasn't full blown. But i went to a party and just enjoyed myself around people i enjoy and who are my friends. I say Merry Christmas and actually meant it. I used to feel as if i was lieing, just saying Merry Christmas because everyone else is. Now i feel good for doing it.


I took a part in two Secret Santas. As silly as they seem i just went along for the spirit of Christmas. One of them was for the McDonalds job i did one shift for. Because i just wanted to get involved.


And ultimately it's the hope, the feeling of giving love, and feeling loved at the same time. And the fun of seeing everyone's smiling faces and being good humored to gain a feel for the day.


Next year, i think I've got to hold a Christmas Party somewhere. Just for everyone to get together, have a swim, have a BBQ, socialise, exchange a secret santa, and just have a good time. Come to think of it... We don't need Christmas just to hang out. Really, all of the year everyone should be happier and take our time to have a great feast, catch up and enjoy ourselves. Life is only once. 


What started as a quote became a full-fledged post. So, i'll leave it there.


Everyone, have a top Christmas, take care and most of all just have some fun and hope.