7 SWELL THINGS ABOUT CHRISTMAS
I know that the holiday season does not always feel festive or full of joy for everyone. Expectations go unmet. People disappoint. Family's stress each other out. Experiencing the season without a loved one is hard. But the Christmas season provides it's own unexpected and unique blessing that you only get once a year. So for anyone feeling a little Grinchy or Scrooge-ish, maybe you can find something on this list that re-focuses your Christmas joy. 1. Christmas music is everywhere - From the big box retailers to the small business owners, everyone has Christmas music pouring from their speakers. Hearing Frank Sinatra's rendition of O Little Town of Bethlehem in the midst of buying groceries or having your tires rotated is special. Christmas is the only time of the year that, virtually anywhere you go, you get to hear music that celebrates Christ. 2. Christmas movies - Watching movies that are typically reserved for just once a year brings a little nostalgia