It's that time of year again when the holidays are around the corner. We all have a favorite holiday. What's yours? Do you have a favorite or do you mix two together like Christmas and Thanksgiving and call it a Merry-Friendsgiving?

Since Thanksgiving and Christmas are around the corner it's that time of year for the holiday spirit, the foods, and the smells that fill our houses. Thanksgiving is that time of year to feel blessed and thankful for everything that we have. Why stop at the holidays to remember this stuff? Being thankful and blessed shouldn't be a one-time event. We should always remember to count our blessings! Good health, or great family and friends that are always there to support you along the way.

Both holidays have their sparks and what we love about them. I mean who doesn't like Thanksgiving it's a day just for eating, and can we talk about Christmas. Christmas is literally the most wonderful time of year. Why is Christmas so special well, many factors come into play like the lights, stockings, music, Christmas trees, and the nativity scenes to represent our Savior who was born on Christmas.

Have you ever had a friend that made you look at something in a different way? One thing that has changed my life and it can change others this holiday season is how we view the movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Yes, this is a Christmas movie, but it has a message that we can fulfill all year round. The message is that we can be haunted by our past and it can hurt but we can also let go and have our hearts grow in love and the spirit of the people around us. Because Christmas isn't about the gifts. It's about giving and sharing the love we have for others. Even if your heart has been worn down, it can be blessed again and be fulfilled. Christmas is also a great holiday because it truly reveals the quote "it is better to give than to receive."

In a world full of Grinches, be a Cindy Lou Who. No matter what time of year it is.