O Tannenbaum
My roommate and I just bought our Christmas tree and got it set up in the living room. Set up, as in standing upright. Decorations (embellishments as my 9th graders would say) will soon follow, provided the tree remains upright. Christmas trees have a history of falling over in my family. Growing up, we always got the tallest tree possible to fit in the living room's cathedral ceiling. And my mother loves Christmas, which means tons and tons of Christmas ornaments. These two factors together tended to bring about top-heavy, unstable trees that came crashing down in the middle of the night. At some point, my parents figured out it might be a good idea to rig the tree and tie it to the ceiling.I'm pretty excited about the tree. I finally figured out which radio stations are playing Christmas tunes 24/7 and I've been singing away since then. I can't find most of my lights, but when I do, I'm going to string the porch with lights. (In all of my free time...)
Last year, my roommate wanted to get a Christmas tree, but I was not in favor of the idea. I didn't have a job and spending money on a Christmas tree didn't seem a wise idea. Overall, I was a Scrooge about the whole business. Thinking about it this year, I've realized there was a little bit more to my attitude than just a lack of funds. My brother was in Iraq, it was doubtful that he would be home for Christmas and my parents were planning on spending the holidays in Savannah. All of these things added up to my generally nasty attitude. Clearly, I was not focused on Christmas itself, the advent of Christ, the Son of God come to be the Son of Man.
Thankfully, this year, my circumstances have changed. My brother will be home, mom will be happy, and we will be together on Christmas. My attitude is changed as well. But it seems to me that most of my attitude is changed because my circumstances have changed, not because I am more focused on the coming of Christ.
I need to learn the secret Paul writes of in Philippians, of being content no matter what the circumstances.
posted by CP @ 9:25 PM
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One does not have to listen to Christmas music to enjoy Christmas. However, if it feels good, do it.
This is certainly true. However, we all know that the radio in my head is constantly playing, so it might as well be Christmas tunes this time of year as they other strange songs I often sing!!! :)
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