Christmas is one of the most interesting phenomenons of the 21st centuries. Christmas has become a major part of many countries economies, it keeps them going, people are peaceful during Christmas. I think Christmas is my favorite day of the year. Christmas has so many meanings and messages. To countries that celebrate Christmas, on a economic scale, Christmas greatly increases cash flow into markets which is great for the economy. To christians, it means the birth of Jesus Christ which is monumental to religious people. To kids it means presents which are wonderful but I have changed to think Christmas is about something more. Although presents are wonderful to give and receive, I feel like there’s something more. It’s the whole spirit of Christmas that gets to everyone who celebrates it. People are nice everywhere, you get to spend time with your family and friends, you get to feel as much cheer as you are willing to let into your heart. That is a wonderful thing. I know it all sounds cliche and stuff but it takes experience to understand, no book or story can teach you. For me to let in the cheer and spirit I gave into listening to Christmas music, I found the fun in giving presents, I realized that having a family is a blessing and I should enjoy it to the best of my ability. But besides all that thematic gooey stuff about Christmas, here’s a top ten list of what Christmas means according to Andrew:
1. Peppermint EVERYTHING
2. Giving silly little gifts to your friends that gets you into laughing fits
3. Christmas morning brunch our family has for our neighbors with every pastry known to man along with the best egg dish in the world
4. The look on someone’s face when you actually surprise someone with your gift
5. Lefse (to be discussed later)
6. Christmas lights
7. Christmas cookies
8. Saying Merry Christmas to everyone and anyone days before Christmas
9. Family and Friends time
10. A White Christmas
This is by no means my last holiday related post merely a opening post for many holiday related posts to come.
the transpiration of andrew 