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Christmas is Here

But what matters most during the Christmas season?

Kara Heffner

Dec 24, 2016

Southern Wesleyan University

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Christmas is almost here! People are out singing Christmas carols, putting up trees, buying presents, decorating everything. But what matters most during the Christmas season?

1. Celebrating the birth of Jesus

Maybe December 25th isn't the exact date that Jesus was born; it is, however, the day we chose to celebrate his birth. This is the beginning of the life of the person that came to save us; to give us the chance to live forever in heaven! I am so very grateful that Jesus gave his life so that I could have mine.

2.Family

One of the best things about Christmas is family gathering around to be together. Family that maybe you haven't seen in a while. Being able to catch up and see how everyone is doing is one of the best things during the holidays. Family's always have issues, not one is perfect. Christmas is a time for everyone to come together and be happy.

3. Friends

This is a time to be surrounded by friends. It's a time to be grateful for the people you surround yourself with. Be thankful for the people you have around you during this time of the year. People that maybe you don't see very often tend to come around during this time of year.

4. Remembering the ones who aren't here

During the Christmas season, you begin to think about the loved ones that are no longer here. It may make you sad but keep in mind that they are in a much better place now. I know that if I could have my dad back this Christmas; I would do it. It is hard to think about it without him being there but I know that all of my friends and family are going to be there to help me get through it.

5. Even though people have issues with each other...

Remember that this is about being around family, and friends. This about Remembering the birth of Jesus. Forgive and forget (I know its easier said than done) it will make things a lot better in the long run.

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2.Family

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4. Remembering the ones who aren't here

5. Even though people have issues with each other...

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3. Receiving the 18,000 emails reminding you to register ASAP.

4. When you need to see an advisor, but they are too busy/unresponsive.

5. Trying not to dress like a bum for your appointments with your advisors/department heads.

6. When you have a perfectly planned out schedule, and one class ruins it.

7. Carefully moving things around to accommodate a different class/section.

8. Waking up at 6:00 a.m. for your enrollment time.

9. Concocting a new schedule at your enrollment time after your original plan gets changed.

10. Getting into a class and filling the last available seat.

11. When all of your classes finally go through.

12. Realizing that you forgot a class that was a pre-requisite for everything else.

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