The Stay at Home Mother

Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!

That's right, I said it, Merry Christmas! Not Happy Holidays and not Season's Greetings.

I am sick of all the seasonal semantics - and worrying that we are going to offend someone by wishing them all the best. How could you possibly take offense to that?!!!!

We have wasted too much time debating this issue, when it really comes down to practising what we preach during this time.....

What really matters instead of trying to change how people view Christmas, is actually carrying out some of the great things we celebrate during this time.

Instead of writing in letters to the editor about how ticked you are that someone said Merry Christmas - why not spend some time spreading good will to those who need it most? How about the children in the hospital or a nursing home resident?

Remember - its what's behind the message that means that most and to me, wishing someone a Merry Christmas is wishing them the very best.

So to all my readers - Merry Christmas! Enjoy this time with your family and friends.

Treasure today, and simply appreciate what you have.