CHRISTMAS EVE- ARE LINE UPS IN THE MALLS THE TRUE MEANING

Christmas Eve can be a stressful, mad rush of a day for many people here in Canada. Buying everything at the last minute and wrapping gifts all night. By starting the process very early in the Fall, the day can be a joyful reflection of the meaning of why we celebrate in the first place. Writing a last minute email, calling a friend or relative to wish a Merry Christmas, perhaps picking up some fresh bread or buns, last minute tidy up for welcoming guests but being home and taking time to stop and smell the poinsettas is my idea of savouring all that is Christmas! Good Catholics attend midnight mass! Protestants went to church yesterday or some will have special services on Christmas day at their places of worship. Reading the Christmas story to grandchildren brings back memories of discovering Christmas. Shopping until you drop or being home with loved ones enjoying the moment- you chose! Merry Christmas! Joyeux Noel! Buon Natale! Feliz Navidad!