I do not believe in negative holidays. I am infatuated with Christmas’s fluffy snow, cozy fires, pine scents, twinkly lights, sweet goodies, the list goes on. While this has been a topic that spurs controversy. I am spiritual but not religious. I could go into detail about my spiritual views, but that would call for a whole other article on the topic. For now, I will explain the awe-inspiring spirit of Christmas.

The absolute most beautiful part of Christmas is when I watch my friends and family tear open the gifts I chose for them. There is this encouraging feeling that overcomes me seeing a tree behind my loved ones while our wooden stove keeps us warm. We make a mess in the house and indulge carbs with little regret. It is like being intoxicated on innocent hot coco or going back to my childhood. Christmas is a lovely combination of inebriation, consistency, nostalgia, and unconditional love.

The Scrooges seem to forget about the clean white snow that wipes away the past or the harmonies of choirs and carolers blowing warm bliss into cold nights. If you are a Scrooge, pause for a moment, and look at the stars. Eager spirits are waiting to bring you joy too. Pause and look at a snowflake’s intricacy. There is an intricacy in humans that make us connected like how the snowflakes fall to their perfect destination to make slates and drifts. There’s an abundance of warm Scrooges feeling cold this Christmas. All we must do is feed the fire, invite each other closer, and enjoy the holidays together. Merry Christmas.