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| Speaking for myself, I don't mind Xmas. In the early days of Christianity, they often left notes in code. X was the first letter of the Greek word for Christ. So it is a good substitution. X is used a lot in making Chrismons, religious ornaments. With that in mind, the X does not seem sacrilegious or offensive. Spell-check tells me that Chrismons is not a word. However, they are ornaments of symbols that have developed over the centuries. A tree of only Chrismons was displayed at a Lutheran church in Virginia in 1957, and since has caught on. I first learned of them back in the 70's when they were very simple or just carved out of wood, no color. Today they are usually done in gold and white. The main rule is that each ornament has to refer to Christ or God. They are almost always handmade, so it's a good local craft project. I love the lights, the wrappings, the decorations, the food the gifts. They don't take away from the true meaning of Christmas or diminish "Peace on Earth". They add to the excitement and thrill of the season. It's all a matter of attitude. With the right spirit in your heart, you can have a lot of fluff or minimal to-do. It's all still wonderful. If you find you're stressed, or your family seems self-centered, you're not doing it right. So take a night off from events and shopping. Prop up your feet and listen to some music and drink some hot cider. Or if you've had your fruit allotment for the day, drink hot spiced tea. What have you done for someone less fortunate? How have you brightened some body's season at work, at home, or in the community? Did you drop some change in the Salvation Army kettle when you left the grocery store? Have you told the people in your life you love them? Don't delay. And thank God for your blessings. You will feel better. |
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