Merry Christmas, everyone! It's nearly 9:00 pm on Christmas Eve, and it's been a fairly busy Christmas Eve at that. But, it's been good. We spent the evening with Michael's parents. We enjoyed a nice Christmas Eve church service this afternoon, went to dinner, and walked around downtown enjoying the Christmas lights. Last night Michael and I drove around looking at Christmas lights around town. I very much enjoy Christmas lights.
I think the fascination with lights around Christmas has to do with the fact that it's the darkest time of the year. The Winter Solstice has just passed, and while the days are getting a bit longer, the return of the light is barely perceptible. The little lights that we string around our houses and adorn our trees are little symbols of hope. Knowledge that the light will return, and it will once again be warm. The tiny lights are comforting in the darkness of winter.
I think that fascination with the light is why I like that we celebrate the birth of Jesus this time of year. While he wasn't actually born in December, he was the coming of the light. He is the personification of the hope represented by the tiny Christmas lights. The Light was here and will come again. And when it does, we won't have to worry about the darkness anymore.
So, enjoy your Christmas. Spend time with your loved ones, enjoy your presents, have a few cookies, and reflect on all of your blessings.
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
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