Christmas

What does Christmas really mean to most people? To me it used to mean getting gifts and giving gifts and being with family. But now it means celebrating, celebrating life, celebrating Jesus and my family. I'm really not into the gifts as much and maybe because I'm older who knows. But I do know that I would rather donate my time somewhere or help others in need. I know that I would rather make a gift and get a gift that is home made. I just feel that is has more meaning that way. I'm going to try from this year on to always make almost all of my Christmas gifts. With the exception of my kids. I want them to believe in Santa, so Santa brings toys and things they want, and mommy can't always make those things lol. But I do want my kids to know about the real meaning behind Christmas and the fact that it's the birth of Christ. And when they are older I would like them to donate there time to those who needed it, even if that means just talking and spending time with someone who does not have any family around for the holidays or something like that. But I do have to say that I am so glad that Pat has truly found God, and that we are all going to church as a family, almost every Sunday. We try and make it but sometimes things come up that we just can't help.