Christmas when I was a child, was, simply put...MAGICAL. I had the kind of Dad, who went all-out. Starting right after Thanksgiving, he would make the preparations for a season, which could only be described as "JOYFUL". And my mother, would pull out all of her holiday finery, from clothing, to decorations, to cook-books galore. The anticipation, from my sibling's and I, grew exponentially with every passing day. One never heard, in those days, of the "spectacular sales", because television, wasn't in every home at that time. Fortunate, were the few, who did have one. Instead, we learned about the "real" reason for the season.
We went to church, like most folks in those days, every Sunday morning. NO excuses. You had to be on your deathbed, to miss a service in my house. But we didn't mind! Our parents didn't make it a chore. They made spirituality fun. Something we wanted. We were taught the Lord's Prayer, from the time we were old enough to talk. And it was an accomplishment, to be able to recite it, all by yourself. And so neat to listen to the "and God Bless so-and-so's" at the end. (if you were mentioned more than once, you felt REALLY special!)
All thru December, my parents spent time with us, decorating the house, baking cookies, reading stories (from the Bible, and the Classic's), helping us to make our "list", and going to church. Yes, they did tell us there was a Santa Clause. But, there seemed to be a very spiritual side to the "Santa" of my parents vision. And so, too, ours.
To this day, my sibling's and I have tried, so very hard, to pass down this Christmas Spirit, to our children and grandchildren. To now, look upon their faces, and to see the awe of that MAGICAL feeling, as it takes hold of THEM. My son will be 20 years old, 2 days after Christmas, (I prayed so hard for a Christmas Baby!) and I know, he would tell you, that his favorite holiday is CHRISTMAS! And that he can't wait to share this Christmas Spirit, with everyone. But mostly,someday, with his children.
May GOD BLESS YOU, and KEEP YOU. May your hearts be light. May you, too, remember the reason for the season! And may all your Christmas', be MAGICAL!!!
Ride Free
Tweek <3 
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