For some, the commercialized Christmas season began on the 1st
of November, right after Halloween. Others waited a couple more weeks (right
before Thanksgiving), before putting up their holiday lights and playing
non-stop Christmas songs on the radio. I prefer to give each holiday its fair
share of time; which means my Christmas holiday season starts tonight, with the
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting. (Every year I promise myself that I’ll
make it to the lighting, here’s hoping this is the year.)
While the holiday season has become very commercialized and
money-oriented, from the perspective of stores and marketers, let us not forget
the true meanings of the season – love, family and thankfulness. Nothing
is wrong with exchanging gifts and showing others your love and appreciation
for them in a tangible way, but let’s be sure not to get lost in the gift
buying fiasco.
However you spend this holiday season, whether by
celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa or nothing at all, remember those who
are less fortunate. Volunteer at a soup kitchen, donate a coat or warm
clothing, buy a gift for a children’s toy drive, as a way of helping to ensure
others also get to enjoy the holiday season.
Tonight put up your tree, hang some lights and start playing
your holiday music accordingly. I think I might even buy myself a tree this
year.
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