Good morning, everyone!!!
I started to write this blog yesterday when I remembered I was supposed to write a blog for Romance Writers Weekly. So, I guess you get this one today :)
I finished up the decorating for Christmas and moved the boxes and totes moved to the back porch. Now hopefully it will be warm enough after work today to get them moved to the garage. I was just so cold to the bone by the time I got home yesterday that all I wanted to do was get in warm pjs and hide under a blanket for the rest of the day.
This is that time of year when the Santa Claus debate takes place. So many people feel like it is lying to your children to tell them there is a Santa Claus. Well like with most things I do have an opinion on this.
Santa Claus may not be a real person, so to speak, however, the thoughts of Santa Claus is very real and this time of year it is evident in the actions of those around us.
Santa Claus may not come down your chimney and bring presents, but Santa Claus does invade neighborhoods, communities, and lives every day of the year, not just during the Christmas season.
Santa Claus is those times when someone pays for your coffee or soda without your knowledge. Santa Claus is giving a helping hand when someone needs it. Santa Claus is the paying it forward that happens more times in this life than most people realize.
Santa Claus may not be a jolly old soul who fills stockings in the middle of the night. He is a wish that comes true when you feel like you have no more left in this life.
The importance of teaching our children to be selfless in this life is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. Especially today in a world full of lack of respect and a 'me me' society. It is important to teach our children the act of kindness. How giving to others not only helps them, but gives one a sense of purpose in this world.
Santa Claus is a tradition that should be taught to our young ones. A right of passage passed down from parent to child each year our little ones grow older.
He's doing for others when they cannot do for themselves. Neighbors in our neighborhood at one time all took care of the needs of an elderly lady who lived here. Cleaning her sidewalks and driveway in the winter. Mowing her lawn in the summer. Going to the grocery for her when she couldn't get out. Visiting with her when she would go days without visitors.
Santa Claus is not just a Christmas thing, it is a way of life we teach our children from their beginning. He's spreading love and kindness wherever we go. It's helping a neighbor or a stranger just because we see they need a helping hand.
In my line of work (my day job) I often see this generosity in the forms of people whispering to me, "Throw their coffee on my order." or "Throw their pop on my order." I've even seen entire orders paid for by the person behind them, all because they didn't have enough money to pay for their purchases. I even had one lady who was scrimping for change for her order one day. She had just enough but nothing left over. I knew she'd had a rough year, her husband had passed away. Her children had insisted she move from their home and to a town she had no idea about. The children had refused to help her move back to the home she loved, so she had picked up and moved back home all by herself to be closer to what she knew in this life, even though it cost her every cent she had. The stranger behind her in line had no idea about this, however, after he made his small purchase, he found her outside getting into her car. He walked up to her and handed her $10 just because. What he didn't know was this was so very needed to get her through the rest of the month. What he didn't know was this not only brought tears of happiness to her eyes, but also helped her know there are still good people in this world.
So, Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. I see him every day in the actions of those in my community. Not just in the Christmas season, but all year around.
Everyone have a lovely day!!!
Blessings to all!!!
I started to write this blog yesterday when I remembered I was supposed to write a blog for Romance Writers Weekly. So, I guess you get this one today :)
I finished up the decorating for Christmas and moved the boxes and totes moved to the back porch. Now hopefully it will be warm enough after work today to get them moved to the garage. I was just so cold to the bone by the time I got home yesterday that all I wanted to do was get in warm pjs and hide under a blanket for the rest of the day.
This is that time of year when the Santa Claus debate takes place. So many people feel like it is lying to your children to tell them there is a Santa Claus. Well like with most things I do have an opinion on this.
Santa Claus may not be a real person, so to speak, however, the thoughts of Santa Claus is very real and this time of year it is evident in the actions of those around us.
Santa Claus may not come down your chimney and bring presents, but Santa Claus does invade neighborhoods, communities, and lives every day of the year, not just during the Christmas season.
Santa Claus is those times when someone pays for your coffee or soda without your knowledge. Santa Claus is giving a helping hand when someone needs it. Santa Claus is the paying it forward that happens more times in this life than most people realize.
Santa Claus may not be a jolly old soul who fills stockings in the middle of the night. He is a wish that comes true when you feel like you have no more left in this life.
The importance of teaching our children to be selfless in this life is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. Especially today in a world full of lack of respect and a 'me me' society. It is important to teach our children the act of kindness. How giving to others not only helps them, but gives one a sense of purpose in this world.
Santa Claus is a tradition that should be taught to our young ones. A right of passage passed down from parent to child each year our little ones grow older.
He's doing for others when they cannot do for themselves. Neighbors in our neighborhood at one time all took care of the needs of an elderly lady who lived here. Cleaning her sidewalks and driveway in the winter. Mowing her lawn in the summer. Going to the grocery for her when she couldn't get out. Visiting with her when she would go days without visitors.
Santa Claus is not just a Christmas thing, it is a way of life we teach our children from their beginning. He's spreading love and kindness wherever we go. It's helping a neighbor or a stranger just because we see they need a helping hand.
In my line of work (my day job) I often see this generosity in the forms of people whispering to me, "Throw their coffee on my order." or "Throw their pop on my order." I've even seen entire orders paid for by the person behind them, all because they didn't have enough money to pay for their purchases. I even had one lady who was scrimping for change for her order one day. She had just enough but nothing left over. I knew she'd had a rough year, her husband had passed away. Her children had insisted she move from their home and to a town she had no idea about. The children had refused to help her move back to the home she loved, so she had picked up and moved back home all by herself to be closer to what she knew in this life, even though it cost her every cent she had. The stranger behind her in line had no idea about this, however, after he made his small purchase, he found her outside getting into her car. He walked up to her and handed her $10 just because. What he didn't know was this was so very needed to get her through the rest of the month. What he didn't know was this not only brought tears of happiness to her eyes, but also helped her know there are still good people in this world.
So, Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. I see him every day in the actions of those in my community. Not just in the Christmas season, but all year around.
Everyone have a lovely day!!!
Blessings to all!!!