Ho, Ho, Ho, or is it Go, Go, Go?

As Christmas is drawing closer I see the hustle and bustle of the traffic, in the stores, and just all around. I hear comments like "I have so much to do and so little time to do it". Or something like "I have so much more to buy and have spent my budget already". Is that really what Christmas is all about? Do you think that is how Jesus would like His birthday celebrated? Remember it is Jesus and not Santa that we are celebrating.
Don't get me wrong, I like baking goodies, shopping, giving/getting presents just like the rest of you. I love seeing the surprise on the children's faces when they receive a special gift. But is there a way we can keep it in the right perspective? Celebrating Jesus?
I remember as a little girl, my Mom and Dad did everything they could to make Christmas special for us. My Dad loved putting decorations on the house, and his favorite was putting the tinsel on the tree. He would save that until my brother and I would  go to bed Christmas Eve, then get up Christmas morning and see it all done. My husband and I always tried to make Christmas morning extra special for our son. And my Mom and Dad were a part of that. Yes I admit, the gifts for our son were important to us. But he always knew who we were celebrating.
My Mom and Dad now celebrate Jesus' birthday with Him in heaven. And I am sure Jesus has a BIG celebration in heaven.
My husband and I still have Christmas Eve with my husband's family and we have Christmas with my brother and his wife. Our son and daughter in law live far away, but my husband and I look forward to celebrating Christmas with them and our future grandchildren when we can live near to them or travel to be with them. For our family, traditions have been important.
I almost lost my brother just before Thanksgiving. I cannot even think of not having him here with us for Christmas or any other day. We grew up very close and we still are close. We talk to each other a few times a day. Family is so important to us.
I am sure many of you have traditions. They may change over the years, but they are still special. I am sure you have special family times as well.
Don't you think that is what Jesus would think is most important? Being with the ones you love, celebrating the One who gave us love.
I guess my thoughts here are to enjoy the peacefulness of Christmas and gathering with your family to celebrate Jesus. We can make Christmas special for the children by showing them the love you have for them, creating those family traditions. And yes, giving a child that special gift that lights up their little eyes and fills their little faces with smiles ear to ear.
I hope for all of you, faithful readers, to be able to find the peacefulness of Christmas, and to be able to step back from the hustle and bustle and enjoy this special season of celebrating Jesus. I hope you can gather together and watch the little ones shine. But most of all, I pray that the real reason for Christmas, Jesus, will fill your hearts with His love and pour His blessings over you and your loved ones.
Let's make time for the Ho, Ho, Ho (the joyfulness) of Christmas and leave behind the Go, Go, Go (the stress).

I have attached a song that describes love, Jesus. It isn't a traditional Christmas song, but just as meaningful and beautiful. Jesus was born to bring hope and love to us. Our Savior, our King.
My son is playing in this video. To me that is a priceless gift, to always be able to hear/see him play for the Lord Jesus.  Here is my gift to you.
Merry Christmas!