10. The coming together of community. I always like to see this time of year when people put down their petty differences and come together to serve the needs of the community whether it be helping those in need, organizing the perfect Christmas party or school play, or ensuring the success of events like Toys for Tots so that all kids get to celebrate Christmas, there is no shortage of good will at this time of year.
9. The Christmas Parties. Oh yes, who doesn't enjoy getting together with their fellow workers and friends to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. It's all about eating, drinking and sharing gifts. And of course, at LCO, winning big screen TV's!
8. The Christmas Programs. One of the best parts of my job over the years as an editor was attending the school and head start Christmas programs. It's hard to keep from smiling ear to ear when you see those little kids up their singing their hearts out. I laughed so hard this year at the LCO Headstart Christmas Program when one of the classes was up singing and the teacher gave the microphone to one student in particular. The kid was singing away, very loudly, and every one was enjoying it. But, his finale was a You Tube Video gone viral...he starts to belt out "Merry Christmas to all and Happy...," but then replaces the last line, instead of New Year, he yells out, "You Poop!"
7. It's time to eat! Yes, Christmas is yet another time for a ham and turkey dinner with all the fixings. It's a great excuse to fix up that 10-course meal and share it with your loved ones.
6. The wonderful Church ceremonies. The ceremonies are wonderful on Christmas. These once-a-year ceremonies are powerful and I'd recommend that all those who celebrate Christmas, the spirit of the season, and the birth of Christ, to take time out of their schedules this year and go to a ceremony...to remember the reason for the season.
5. All the Christmas movies! What an awesome family time it is when we all crowd around the living room, under the light of the Christmas Tree, eat Christmas cookies and watch some of the best movies ever made. It's an annual tradition in our home to watch A Christmas Story and Christmas Vacation. They're still just as funny as the first time.
4. The gift of giving. The old saying is that it feels better to give than to receive. At Christmastime there never seems to be a shortage of givers in our community. There are many organizations out in force at Christmas time helping people in need. The toy drives are just breathtaking how successful they have become with Christmas 4 Kids and the LCO Toys for Tots and Teens, not to mention the food gift basket handed out to over 200 families this year by the First Lutheran Church in Hayward. And then there was the beautiful event held at the LCO Boys and Girls Club on Saturday where over 400 kids received gifts sent all the way up to the reservation from Barrington Hills, IL in the honor of a fallen soldier, Tom Boyle.
3. It's New Years next week. Yeah, a new year is upon us. Instead of having a Christmas hangover, we already have another holiday to look forward to, the new year. Time for resolutions and celebrations. Speaking of New Year's Eve, I'd like to plug the New Year's Eve Powwow held at the LCO School Gymnasium from 5 pm until Midnight. This is a great way to bring in the New Year in a sober way. The event has arts and craft vendors, food, powwow music and dancing and many contests for prizes. This is one annual event, organized by Becky Taylor, that is surely not to be missed.
2. Christmas shopping with and for the family. I'm not all that much into shopping, especially after trying out Black Friday once a few years back, but there's nothing like searching out the perfect toys for your kids and your significant others. Okay, it can be taxing sometimes, but in the end...which leads me to my number one like about Christmas.
1. The kids on Christmas morning. Yep, the joy of watching them realize Santa came through again. Christmas means so much to kids and one of the best parts for them is undoubetdly, all the presents under the tree. You just can't beat that!
And there you have it. Have a Merry Christmas everyone!
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