Christmas is Coming

When I say that Christmas is coming around this time of year people tend to put the back of their hand to my forehead, wave their hand in front of my face, and occasionally ask me how many fingers they're holding up. "Christmas? It's only October!" Maybe I'm one of those people who somewhat buys into the commerciality of the holiday. Maybe I just love the joy. I love the cheer. I love that everyone comes together around this time of year to celebrate as a family. I love the lights. I love every part of it.
I love the old Christmas movies and music. Bing Crosby becomes my best friend this time of year, and Mannheim Steamroller Christmas music is a permanent playlist on my grooveshark.
I guess the point I'm trying to get at is that I really, really love Christmas. I love just walking through stores and looking at all the things they bring out for the holidays.
This is the time of year that I want each day to last longer.
But, the real reason I love Christmas so much is that it's the time we come together and celebrate the day that our Savior came into existence. His birthday.
I think that's why I feel so joyous during this time of year, and every other time of year - Jesus.
Actually, I don't just think, I know. 
"So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.  He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.  While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them."  -- Luke 2:4-7

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