So this is Christmas. John Lennon is singing in my head. And what have you done? Another year older. A new one’s just begun. So this is Christmas. I hope you had fun.

So this is Christmas. It is yet to come in 6 days. I can’t say that I’ve always had fun. I’m singing that old song again – feeling pretentious, guilty, left out. I think it’s time I let go of these feelings. I’ve given some time on rethinking Christmas and what it’s true meaning. Here’s what one internet site says: Because Christmas is about the birth of God’s Son – Jesus. It is about how he came to give us love, hope and joy. That message doesn’t change from year to year. It seems like a very good message.

And so this is Christmas. I’m another year older. What have I done? I’m thinking in terms of giving love, hope and joy. I’m counting and adding in my head. It’s not so much but it’s not too little. I feel that whatever I can muster up is enough. I can always add a little more when I can.

So this is Christmas. I’ve had some fun, and a bit of hope. I feel joy I am making an effort. And I feel love all around.