Christmas Tidings
The lights twinkle amid branches, garland, tinsel, and ornaments. A star shines with brilliance at the top. Angels are scattered throughout to ensure that all is well. Santa is expected soon and the children are well aware the time is near. However, days are too long for children to comprehend and they await Santa and his reindeer daily. Their excitement is contagious. They, the children, are what make the holidays meaningful.
Rudolph took much abuse as a youngster, but a jolly old man recognized his specialness and decided that Rudolph had a place with him. Many of our own youngsters go through similar situations. We need to follow Santa's example and acknowledge that specialness without ridicule and without malice. Just as Rudolph had his purpose, so do these children. We can't afford to wait as long as St. Nicholas did to recognize a gift that is presented so readily.
Elves help in various tasks in the workshop. They make toys and wrap gifts and keep Santa and his reindeer healthy and happy. These little people are part of the magic of the North Pole. These little people walk among us. They deserve the respect and admiration twice that of a full-size person. The next little person you see might be on a mission from the boss himself. Be kind.
Oh, and Santa really doesn't like it when people pull on his beard. He has learned to tolerate it well, but, yes, the beard is real. Before you pull on an old man's beard the next time, try pulling on your own hair and then decide that you wouldn't want someone doing the same thing to you. Don't pull on his beard. Santa is, indeed, real. Any child will tell you that without uttering a sound.
Christmas is special and is meant to be filled with good cheer. I've said it before and I'll say it again, good cheer should last all year. Be generous and kind to those you encounter. You never know when you might run across these same people another time. Treat people as you would wish to be treated and more can be right in the world.
Rudolph took much abuse as a youngster, but a jolly old man recognized his specialness and decided that Rudolph had a place with him. Many of our own youngsters go through similar situations. We need to follow Santa's example and acknowledge that specialness without ridicule and without malice. Just as Rudolph had his purpose, so do these children. We can't afford to wait as long as St. Nicholas did to recognize a gift that is presented so readily.
Elves help in various tasks in the workshop. They make toys and wrap gifts and keep Santa and his reindeer healthy and happy. These little people are part of the magic of the North Pole. These little people walk among us. They deserve the respect and admiration twice that of a full-size person. The next little person you see might be on a mission from the boss himself. Be kind.
Oh, and Santa really doesn't like it when people pull on his beard. He has learned to tolerate it well, but, yes, the beard is real. Before you pull on an old man's beard the next time, try pulling on your own hair and then decide that you wouldn't want someone doing the same thing to you. Don't pull on his beard. Santa is, indeed, real. Any child will tell you that without uttering a sound.
Christmas is special and is meant to be filled with good cheer. I've said it before and I'll say it again, good cheer should last all year. Be generous and kind to those you encounter. You never know when you might run across these same people another time. Treat people as you would wish to be treated and more can be right in the world.
posted by Vickie at 9:58 PM
5 Comments:
Treat others as you would wish to be treated, does that go for everyone? Do you follow that?
Yes, Ginger, it goes for everyone. If this is someone you don't get along with, then ignoring them might be the answer. You wouldn't want them to antagonize you, why antoganize them?
I think I do follow that, yes. Am I always successful? Probably not. But, I try.
This is lovely, Vickie--and yes, I guess we are on the same wavelength! Merry Christmas to you.
Actually Vickie, this works both ways. I haven't been treated well either, and many times others start it. But I think you're right.
Yes, it is a two-way street.
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