Christmas Cheer

The best form of Christmas cheer is the ability to recognize the value of the birth of Christ.  Jesus came into the world to share his goodness and his peace with all of us.  Christmas cheer means that we recognize that gift, rejoice in that gift, and we wish to share that gift to all in our lives.  The parties, the gifts, and the meals are mere human means to express Christ's gift to us.  As we celebrate this Christmas may we remember the root of our Christmas joy - Christ himself.  Christmas ends on December 25 for the one who does not understand the fullness of Christmas.  For the believer, December 25 is the first day of many days filled with goodness and cheer.
  A merry and blessed Christmas to all.  Thank you to all who remind me daily about the joy of Christian living.