It started as a joke yesterday with my letter to the Christmas Tree. But since I wrote that, I have decided NOT to put up a Christmas tree this year. Before I explain my reasons, let me say this, I don't find anything wrong with it....at all. I don't think it's evil and I don't believe it is the graven, decorated image that is noted in Jeremiah. This is my opinion. You may disagree with me and I am okay with that.I am basically lazy and don't want to take the time to decorate a tree this year. And upon further inspection of the Keith traditions, I find that we do things out of habit just because it's the season, or we feel like we should. This year I am not playing the game. In fact, now, I don't want to put up a tree just so that I can feel this Christmas season without it. I actually find the tinsel distracting. Again, this is my blog, therefore, I can write my opinion.
As I was thinking about all of the "reasons for the season" (I hate cliches, by the way) and I thought to myself, this year it seems as if I am decorating out of habit, not because it helps me celebrate the birth of Jesus more. So there you have it. The time I would spend decorating a tree I could spend doing something more productive.
What seasonal distractions are you faced with this year?
3 comments:
don't worry your not evil :) I didn't tell you this yesterday but my sister and her family decided not to put one up either. They didn't want to get wrapped up in everything. Honestly, I layed on the couch this morning and asked Pat- why do we even put up a tree, how did it get started. So, today I will find out! love ya!
Thanks Kali, let me know what you find out and what you come up with. Thanks for reading.
I agree there is nothing wrong with not wanting to put up a tree.We hardley ever did when I was a child. My Papa wanted me to know the real reason for Christmas and not the comercial reason. I am thankfull that he did that,because I got to learn who the true gift is.
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