'Tis the season!

It is the season for families, friends and fun. I love the spirit of giving that changes everyone. In general, people seem to be a little more kind, forgiving and open to new friendships. I think a lot of it has to do with the spirit of Christ. One cannot remember him and forget to love their neighbor. It is magical and even enchanting how the world all over embraces the principles of love. And I can't help but think that the more we simplify during this precious season the more we can gain from it. It's the little things like cuddling up with your children to a classic movie, snuggled in a blanket. It's during such times that we sit around the table and read another chapter of a great book while sipping on homeade hot chocolate that the miracle of the season takes place. It happens when the door bell rings and another dear neighbor has dropped off some kind of gift and the children squeal with glee because someone remembered them. It's during those snowy days that you can sit around in a circle and cut homeade snowflakes to display that memories are formed. It's the simple things like taking a widow a plate of food, in my case, playing music for the neighbors or sharing homeade cookies that we contribute to the magic ot the season. Tis the season to refocus, reform and remember Him.