So, anyone who got to enjoy the pleasure of my company over the holiday season last year would know how much I truly hate what Christmas (and Easter for that matter) have become. Christian holidays were meant to be about the Gospel and the saving Grace of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Christmas did not begin with some fat old man riding a reindeer drawn sleigh, and Easter is not meant to be about a giant pink rabbit.
Last year was the first point at which I grew truly frustrated with the secularization of Christian holidays - beginning with Christmas. I became what many people would refer to as a scrooge. With the exception of a simple miniature nativity set and my usual display of tea lights, I did not decorate my room with typical Christmas decorations at all. I was, unfortunately subjected to all of the garland, santas, bells, and so-called "Christmas" trees in the common areas of my house, because unlike me, my roomates were great "fans" of this whole "Christmas thing."
I tried to avoid the "holiday spirit" and "Christmas contagion" to the best of my abilities this past Christmas and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus.
So, you might be wondering where this year-old Christmas rant is coming from, am I right? Well. It's July 26. A day or two ago I was shopping in Michael's art and craft store needing some random art materials. I walked past those little displays they always have in the entrance, featuring sale items or seasonal decorations and whatnot... and you guessed it. The second display I passed was CHRISTMAS! There were reindeer patterns and snowmen, red and white fun foam, a pattern for some candy cane something or other, and all sorts of Christmas colored glitter. I was disgusted! I used to think playing Christmas music before December 1 was outrageious, but this is JULY! Apparently the store manager missed the memo that Christmas is in December! Oh, and perhaps I should also let them know that Santa doesn't exist and reindeer can't really fly. And toys are manufactured by full-grown people operating large metal machines, not elves in ridiculous costumes. I just had to share this little rant of mine. Sorry for all of you "Christmas" fans, feel free to sing carols, eat too much baking, buy tons of presents, and sit in some chubby man's lap and have your picture taken - just let me be in my cave this December (and July, please!).
About Me
- Sara
- I am a child of God first and foremost. I love art, and painting is my new passion. My paintings often reflect emotions, life events, and my faith. It's freeing to express myself through colour and texture as brush meets canvas. Many of these paintings have been inspired by life events, both good and bad - but like Helen Keller said: "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved." ~
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