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The True Meaning Of Christmas

Christmas is so much more than the superficial.

Precious Perez
Jan 05, 2017
Berklee College of Music
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The True Meaning Of Christmas
Precious Perez

What is the true meaning of Christmas?

"Have a holly jolly Christmas; It's the best time of the year!"

As the seasons change from fall to winter, the weather turns icy. Darkness comes sooner, but the frosty nights are lit by glowing Christmas trees in every window. Stores are full of shoppers buying gifts for their families. Semesters come to a close, and everyone is ready for a break. Many try hard to show off their Christmas spirit, but few people know what it truly means.

Here are a few examples of what Christmas means to me. I hope they ring true for you, too.

1. Christmas means...

Decorating my white cane with battery-operated Christmas lights, because hey, the cane has spirit too.

2. Christmas means...

Going to CVS with my roommates and chipping in to buy decorations for our dorm room, because we're shamelessly festive and everyone should know it!

3. Christmas means...

Giving all of the change in my wallet to a guy in need, because I wouldn't have used it anyway, and not enough people are willing to be the light in the dark anymore.

4. Christmas means...

Going to Target and picking out thoughtful gifts for all of 40 people on my list and cringing at the receipt but only for a second, because I knew that all of the smiles will be worth every dollar.

5. Christmas means...

Being motivated to do my work, because I know I'll get to wrap the insane amount of presents piled under my bunk and blare Christmas music when I'm done.

6. Christmas means...

Uploading requested holiday covers to YouTube, because friends and family want to feel my spirit through the music.

7. Christmas means...

Being kind wherever I go to whomever I meet.

8. Christmas means...

Fluffy socks, hot chocolate, and good company.

9. Christmas means...

Appreciating everything I have, because it's all I need, and I know I am blessed.

10. Christmas means...

Love, laughter, family, friends, and God.

Christmas is so much more than the superficial. This Holiday season, take a moment to look up, look around, and open your heart. The world would be a better place if we all treated every day like Christmas Day!

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