Lighten up
by chuckofish
“I hear that in many places something has happened to Christmas; that it is changing from a time of merriment and carefree gaiety to a holiday which is filled with tedium; that many people dread the day and the obligation to give Christmas presents is a nightmare to weary, bored souls; that the children of enlightened parents no longer believe in Santa Claus; that all in all, the effort to be happy and have pleasure makes many honest hearts grow dark with despair instead of beaming with good will and cheerfulness.”
–Julia Peterkin, “A Plantation Christmas,” 1934
Today is the first day of December. Let’s try not to get all stressed out.
Remember that Jesus is the reason for the season–not some unattainable perfection of decorating or entertaining. Relax. Pay attention. Have fun.
And listen to this:
I feel better. Don’t you?
dual personalities 
For sure! And it’s interesting that people were saying that about Christmas in 1934 — then again, the Depression was in full swing…
I was thinking the same thing about 1934…but I guess some things never change 🙂