The fake stuff makes me feel joy during the holiday season.

Christmas.

Funny how people are almost scared to really remember why it is happening at all.

There has been the usual religious debate in the Guiding forums about how appropriate it is or isn't to remind the girls about the religious aspect of Christmas.  So many people seem a whole lot more comfortable to go see the Coke lorry, get teary eyed over TV ads and talk about how it's all about giving and togetherness.

But the clue is in the name:

Christ Mass

Jesus is the reason for the season.

Somebody once said to me:

"The fake stuff makes me feel joy during the holiday season. The REAL stuff, though...Jesus.... helps me sustain joy year round."


Whatever you do, who ever you spend it with, may your heart be full of peace, love and understanding.