Hope for Love

There are two sets of mind during the holiday season, commercial and spiritual.
Most of us will to some degree give into the commercialism.
Some will go all out, some will set limits and try to stay in limits while giving wants and needs.
I’m in between. I go after what they want, need and keep adding to it. I do cash, so I cannot go too wild, though tempted.  I am part of the commercialism of Christmas.
I see more and more that use their holiday time for service. Food banks, toys for children, meals served to the homeless and gifts of food delivered to the less fortunate.
There still are the events in church, beautiful music and children are taught the true meanings.
This gives me hope that our traditions will continue.
Yes, Christmas is commercialized. Billions are spent on decorations, gifts and gatherings. But the spirit is still there and as long as we teach our children the story, traditions and what is important, there is hope.