Happy Hollidays!!!! Or Are They????

It's finally time! Time for snow, christmas trees, caroling, skating, menorahs (for the people who celebrate hannukah), and kinaras (for the people who celebrate kwanzaa). Now, as exciting as the holidays are, they can also be a very stressful time for everyone. Whether, it's buying presents, dealing with the cold, putting up with family (the in-laws can be a real pain ;]), or just anything difficult or frustrating in general. But the question on everyone's lips at this time of year is, "These are the holidays, shouldn't they happy and joyful? A time for giving and being with family and friends? If so, why are they so darn difficult." Well, the answer to that question is that people try too hard. Holidays are supposed to be a break, a time for those who just need something, not something big, not presents or money, but something wonderful. It could be anything from just having the day off work and spending it with family and/or friends, to just seeing everyone a little bit merrier and smiling at you when you walk by. I'm not trying to get all mushy here, I'm just trying to make a point. Do you ever walk down the street and see someone frowning, looking angry and maybe a little worried? It makes you think, "What are they thinking about, right now, that's making them so unhappy?" That then makes you think about all the things that could go wrong in life at this time of year. In short, all I'm trying to say is that when people see unhappy people, they become unhappy. So the next time you see a person looking upset or worried on the street, don't do anything, don't think, just smile and spread some joy. Remember as long as you have a little hope, a little happiness, and someone you love to help along the way, you'll be okay. Life is about the little things, which only, truly matter.

I'm sorry, this article is much longer than I meant to be. I guess I just got a little carried away! :)

So before I leave it for the night,

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!!

Love Always,

Your Friend,

Allison Aurora