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Originally posted by andy1033
It is the most important day of the year, as its the day when the sun starts to rise again.
It literally is the most important day of the year, but you still worship satan on it.
Me, personally i am never sure how to celebrate it, but i think it is one day that is very important most definately.
Would love to hear any other stories of the same nature.....of Christmas Spirit. The best I can do in giving right now...is gathering items to take to goodwill. I already have about 3 large bags of clothes, old kids books and toys, and some miscellaneous items.
Originally posted by LeoVirgo
From the heart.....is what I am trying to do this Christmas. Having a part of myself in the gifts that I can give and trying to pass that idea onto my kids.
Originally posted by Aquarius1
reply to post by LeoVirgo
Would love to hear any other stories of the same nature.....of Christmas Spirit. The best I can do in giving right now...is gathering items to take to goodwill. I already have about 3 large bags of clothes, old kids books and toys, and some miscellaneous items.
Great story, thanks for sharing your experience.
I would like to make a suggestion, nothing against Goodwill, but you must have a clothes and coat closet organization in your area where they give clothes directly to those in need, as you know what is donated to Goodwill is sold not given to the needy, some people now cannot even afford Goodwill or Salvation Army.
The Detroit area has a Soup Kitchen which also gives clothes to the needy and it's free, plus many churches do the same thing.
As far as the time of year and peoples spirits, I think it is the old "pay it forward" in action at work here. It really does work whether it's just a smile or something that involves giving something of yourself.
I made cookies, cakes, homemade bread, homemade candies and muffins for christmas last year to give as gifts. I had baskets that I had been on the lookout for all year and when gift giving came I heaped each on full of goodies, wraped the baskets in red and green plastic and putt a huge bow around the top. Everyone loved their baskets and knew that each one was crafted for them with their favorite goodies packed in. And they knew that each one was made out of love and that means so much more, at least to me than anything money can buy.
Originally posted by jetflock
Meh. Everyday should be a celebration of life, not just designated times. Bah, Christmas is too expensive and annoying to be happy.