We All Don’t Celebrate Xmas

What’s really good people?

Am so bummed right about now as this weekend marks the end of my National Football League (NFL) fantasy football season after my teams totally quit on themselves and I finished at the bottom of the cellar in my two leagues after winning both championships last season. Am going to need to blog less next season and do more team management as we approach the next NFL season. Anyways, I will be back and be better so in the meantime “Kiss Da Ring” Beeeeeeeeeaches.

Ok people; let me get focused…

Have you ever noticed during holiday season that many adults start acting like preschoolers in anticipation and build up to Xmas Day?  It is almost as if people all of a sudden only recognize or value the spirit of giving and being thankful for God’s blessings only around this time of year on the calendar. SMH! Without a doubt the true premise of Christmas makes it a great holiday. Nothing beats time spent with family, childish nostalgia and getting presents. But there are some of us who are not Christians and have to carry on with our lives with/without Santa Claus coming to town.

For me this year’s holiday season like many others in recent memory will be special in part because it is time spent with my wife, family and the “Kool Keedz”. And every year I actually have a treat on Xmas day and the day after as we celebrate the born dates of two of my siblings (Christmas & Boxing Day). So trust and believe it is always a party in my household. But for some folks this holiday season can be a drag; many stores and businesses close, the TV programming is pretty lame with all the parades and from the moment you open your doors there is that constant reminder of the jolly times families are having in their homes.

So here are some tips/ideas on how to beat the Holiday Blues:

I.                Get Organized – Get ahead of the game and others by making December 25^th on the calendar of every year your day to clean and put things back into order. They say it’s the little things that matter most, so a little cleaning, organizing, and filing will have you one step up on others.

II.              Productivity – Attend to those things that you procrastinated on and generate some momentum by gaining a sense of accomplishment at the end of your day. This will go a long way in your new attitude as you approach the New Year as well.

III.           Movies Anyone – Since the only thing typically open on Xmas day is the movie theater, make a day of it. I know I will be doing so with the Kool Keedz. The only catch is it becomes lame when nothing interesting is playing at the cinema.

IV.            Volunteer- If you are into volunteering and giving back to those less fortunate, there are always countless opportunities to serve and do great community work on Christmas Day.

In closing, there many instances that people who aren’t Christians who live in western countries such as United States and Europe often feel as if Christmas is forced onto them. I know I feel that way at times but hey; you deal with it and make the most of it. I just wish non-Christians didn’t have to request or gain special permission to celebrate OUR holidays. So no matter how you do look at it, try to celebrate a day knowing that even silly telemarketers and bill collectors too are giving the day off from harassing and stressing you about a payment they will possibly never collect.

Shalom…