Christmas time is always best :)

"Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we're here for something else besides ourselves." - Eric Sevareid

Only four more days until the most cherished holiday, Christmas! :) I've always loved Christmas. When I was younger, I would never be able to sleep because of how excited I was to see what I got that year. Tossing and turning or listening for Santa's sleigh; Maybe sneak a peak of him eating my cookies by the tree. Of course that never happened because as we all know, he only comes while you're sleeping!

Now that I'm older though, I see it as more then just receiving presents or staying up trying to hear Santa. I see it as a time for giving, togetherness, and especially love. Just being able to spend time with family is such a blessing(they wont be around for ever!). Also, getting someone a gift is always the best. For me, I typically make something; Putting much thought into what it is I think they would love. I put all my heart into it and get SO excited to see their reaction.

"The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other." - Burton Hillis

Something else that I've always loved about the Christmas season is the energy is so positive and uplifting. Being able to turn on the radio and hear all of the joyful Christmas songs that have been around for generations. It's the most wonderful time of the year as some would say :) I know I do.

Basically, Christmas is my favorite holiday(if you couldn't tell already). It brings people together, spreads joyfulness around, it's also a lovely reminder of God's love for us and how we too should have unconditional love for others as well.

"Instead of being a time of unusual behavior, Christmas is perhaps the only time in the year when people can obey their natural impulses and express their true sentiments without feeling self-conscious and, perhaps, foolish. Christmas, in short, is about the only chance a man has to be himself." - Francis C. Farley

Lastly, I hope you all enjoy Christmas this year. I also want to challenge you: call someone you haven't talked to in a while, make/buy a gift for someone who can't afford much, spend time with your family and remind them just how much you love them, call/write that special someone and tell them just how much you care, go the extra mile to put that smile on someones face.

It's something we should do everyday really, but hey, we can't all be this way, we're all different. So for those who don't do it often, give it a shot, it feels great! And for those who do, keep up the good work.

You only live once, so try and make the best of it!

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and an incredibly Happy New Year :)

♥♥

-Coral