Christmas!

Hey guys, I was meaning to post a Merry Christmas post, but I kind of forgot. Anyways, hope you all had a lovely Christmas! Here's some pictures for you all! And if you are Jewish, then Happy Hanukkah! :)

all pictures via weheartit

Mr Sun, Please Shine Down on Me

Although I love the wintry scenery, hot chocolates, snow days, and the cuddle-for-warmth moments, I want spring to come already! I long to hear the birds chirping as I walk home from school. I wish the beautiful flowers would pop up from the ground and spread their happiness everywhere! I hope for the days when I can wear a thin sweatshirt, no hats or mitts needed! Where are you spring?

It's not even the spring I want, more the hot sun, and everything that comes with it. When the sun is out, you can do so many fun things! I enjoy going on walks or hikes in the woods with my family. Also bike rides around the neighborhood. Sometimes just sitting out in the backyard reading can be great!

I love the sun! When I close my eyes, I can feel the sun's rays shining down on me. The sun gives me energy, just like another light I know ... The Son, Jesus! Christ gives me energy everyday. Without Him in my life, I don't know what I'd do! Oh Son, please shine down on me!

Christmas

This special holiday may seem so far away to even think about, or it may be something that has been on your mind a lot. Christmas has been in my head for a while. When you think of Christmas, what is the first thing you think of? A christmas tree? Presents? Santa claus? Snow? Well, sadly, many of us do.

Have we all forgotten the real purpose for celebrating Christmas? Maybe the first 6 letters might be a clue? Christ! Jesus Christ! The world has been changing the reason for this special celebration. It has been turning this happy, miraculous time into something greedy and silly.

Where did this random, fat, jolly santa dude come from? Who ever thought up the idea about a white-bearded old man visiting every child in their sleep to give them gifts? Or what about Rudolph? A reindeer with a bright red nose that flies? Kids get so caught up about writing to santa, putting out cookies and milk, and making wish lists, that they completely forget about the true meaning of Christmas.

Christmas is a time to give. Give to others as God has given to us. He sent His son to die for us! Now is that awesome or what? I think it'is a great gift! So giving to others isn't bad, but the thing is, people start to focus on receiving gifts more than the gift we have received! On Christmas day, as you open a gift, or play in the snow, keep in mind the true meaning of Christmas.