Christmas Craziness

As I was entering my local shopping establishment on the day before Christmas I was immediately subjected to an argument.  I could hear one woman apologizing and the other one doubting the sincerity of the apology.  At which point the doubter woman railed into a barrage of profanities.  I looked around for the offender glad that my small children were not with me and found her, only I was sure my eyes were deceiving me.  This beautiful woman in about her 80's, perfectly coiffed with a beautifully cheery Christmas outfit and for all other purposes Gorgeous individual had a look of death on her face and was hell bent on seeking revenge from this other shopper who was completely disinterested in "returning fire", you know cause it's Christmas.  

What is wrong with people?  My observance of this little scuttle then ruined my entire shopping experience because I couldn't stop thinking about it.  All I could think of was the stress of Christmas.  You do realize that isn't what it is all about right?  It isn't about the perfect gift or the perfectly decorated house.  It isn't about the fudge that has been recreated every year for 50 years and if you don't do it you will be breaking a tradition of your ancestors and they will surely shun you.  It isn't about getting every possible Hallmark Christmas tradition in or you aren't "festive".  

Christmas is only about one thing.  Do you know what it is?  While all the other things that you experience at Christmas are good too the most important thing is Christ's birth, and through which those that accept this perfect gift are saved.  

Now, you can say that getting together as a family to make sweet treats, or doing charitable good works around town, or even exchanging presents with loved ones is what Christmas is all about but you would be wrong and if the crazy shopping woman is any indication of what all of the Christmas craziness does to your sanity.  Stick with the plain and simple.  God loved you enough to send his only son as the most perfect Christmas present to you.  

God loves you, no matter what you have done up until now he loves you where you are.  He brings no prejudgement only forgiveness and love when you finally accept his gift, the most perfect gift of Christmas.  

Merry Christmas everyone!