There does seem to be a kindness in the air. Though I, and some of you out there, might
whine and moan about Christmas and commercialization, and the fact that
Christmas displays start way too early, there is something to be said for the
spirit of Christmas.
While watching YouTube today, several people (mostly
Canadians working in Asia) noted that while the decorations in Asia were good in the stores, they felt an absence of the
build up to Christmas. They mentioned an
absence of that Christmas feeling. It made
me think.
While shopping today (not for Christmas things--surprisingly
I am done shopping for everyone and everything except for the present I am
going to give myself. That I will leave
to boxing day or beyond) I noted many random acts of kindness followed by a
"Merry Christmas". Several
people have also commented that complete strangers have paid for their meals at
the drive through.
Huge, magnanimous gestures are always good, but I do find
that small, personal gestures seem better. Thank you Christmas. Thank you for rising above the commercialism
and bringing out the best in people.
