1More Thought - On Christmas

There's something about this time of year.

According to several scholars, Jesus was born in October...around the time of harvest. So, if the season many celebrate as his birthday wasn't really his birthday, why is there still some sort of magic that permeates the air? Why do I hear twinkling music in my head when I see the first flakes of December? Why am I just a little bit nicer to strangers? Why do I feel like a child again?

There's something about this time of year.

Maybe it's that we, as humans, are powerful. When we call upon something, it comes to be. So whether you're Constantine at the Council of Nicea or a beggar on the street, when you call upon love...it shows up. Humans MADE this time of year in the name of love. And so love dwells in it. Wow. Did we do that?

There's something about this time of year.

So next time you're fighting over a parking space, remember how powerful you are. You can choose what you bring to this season, and thereby choose what this season is all about. Judge a little less. Give a little more. Hug a child. Be kinder to yourself. Play in the snow.

There's something about this time of year.

Matthew 25 (helps local community)

World Vision (helps global community)

Salvation Army (helps)