December is a busy time here on the Range. In addition to Christmas, we have First Son's birthday, Kansas Dad's birthday and two other extended family birthdays (plus one in early January). Kansas Dad is facing the end of a semester and preparations for the next (always a stressful time) and we're often preparing to travel for the holidays. It's very easy for me to tell myself we're just going to do the minimum. I'm coming to believe that's a mistake.
“Merry Christmas” is more than a variation on “Hello.” It is a way of wishing the person’s Christmas celebration may be successful. “May you be swept up into the joy of the Incarnation.”
Read more of the wonderful article at
Faith & Family.
Perhaps I will feel inspired enough to make some sugar cookies today.
