I love Christmas...
By Susan
@HazySue (39265)
Gouverneur, New York
November 20, 2017 11:56am CST
I have loved it since the beginning of life. For me it is not the thought of receiving gifts that make me feel this way but rather the look on someone's face when they open a gift I have given them.
It's the feeling of good cheer and the hustle and bustle of getting ready for this wonderful holiday.
I used to go shopping during the Christmas season for gifts until I realized how unhappy, grumpy, and rude people seemed to behave as they rushed through the stores to pick up the gifts they were giving to others.
It seemed to me that the Christmas spirit had gone out of the season in the mad rush to get things done. No one seemed to be having a good time carefully planning just the right gift to give to some one. They seemed to forget what the spirit of Christmas is all about.
That was when I stopped shopping during the season and started making gifts for the people I love. I also started buying out of catalogues and online.
I still wander through the beautifully decorated malls and stores reveling in the Christmas glitter but I am not one of the ones who is rushing without being able to appreciate all the gorgeous décor that so many have spent so much time preparing.
I am wishing everyone all of the joys and love of the Holiday season.
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@Blondie2222 (28610)
• United States
22 Nov 17
I used to be in the christmas spirit but this year i just can't get into it. I think it has to do with my upcoming surgery and stressing to get everything done before then. I still have alot to buy for i'm not completely done yet. Hoping to get a christmas list this weekend and get it all done then. I do all my christmas shopping online i don't go in the stores anymore unless it's for some last minute stuff.
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@Blondie2222 (28610)
• United States
22 Nov 17
@HazySue thank you i hope so also
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@rebelann (117259)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Nov 17
Thank you ..... I love Christmas too because it denotes the lengthening of the days. The shortest day of the year is usually around the 21st of December.
I don't shop for Christmas presents anymore, I'd rather give everyone I love my undivided attention for a few hours. So far that has been a wise choice as my friends really like getting some much needed attention. I get to hear their troubles or help with their shopping or simply meet someone for a nice lunch. I was told that too often family and friends forget to simply spend time with each other so I'll continue to do this and I hope my ghost will too 
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Nov 17
I agree, the fun has gone out of the season in the past several years. I also agree, it's fun to walk through the malls and see all the beautiful decorations.
When I was a kid, there were window displays. We would come to Green Bay just to see all the animated displays the department stores had.
The museum here has those shop windows available to see during the holiday season. I hope I get a chance to see it this year. That would be awesome.
BTW - here is a picture of my sister-in-law. My brother is next to her.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Nov 17
I also buy things online for Christmas. I love the holiday as well for the true reason-Jesus is the most amazing gift anyone could ever give us. =)
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
21 Nov 17
Thanks so much Susan..the very same to you friend. 
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
21 Nov 17
I love the holidays too, I usually try to get away to somewhere that has a special show or decorations for Christmas. I am still deciding where to go this year. Newport RI is always the fall back destination.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
20 Nov 17
Same here I make gifts. Merry Christmas to you.
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