It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

I can't even tell you how much I love Christmas time. Yes, I get caught up in the commercialized holiday, and I realize that's one reason so many people don't like it, but I choose to look at it differently. I don't love Christmas because I get to send out a list and get every thing my little heart desires; it's actually quite the contrary. I can NEVER think of things I want, mainly because there isn't anything I need. Sure, I'd love a new car, a remote start on the one I have, a fancy camera...but those are all really expensive, silly things that I don't need to be happy.

I LOVE Christmas because I love spending time, thought and energy finding gifts for people I love. Nothing makes me happier than giving something to someone, knowing that they will absolutely love it. Is it something they need? Usually not, but that's ok with me! I get a sick thrill out of hunting for bargains, and the way I see it, the more I save, the more I can get for someone. I'm not one of those people who finds a present that looks super expensive and settles for that. I set a price limit, and see how many great things I can get for that amount...and then I usually go over a little just because I love making people happy.

Yes, I know this is still buying into the commercialized holiday (literally), but Christmas is about love. I LOVE making people happy. I buy things for people because I LOVE them. I LOVE the music and excitement and general sense of cheer. I LOVE the way it makes me feel. I get caught up in it all, and I LOVE it.