Oh Christmas Tree????

The family was all distraught this year. Where will we put a Christmas tree in our apartment?? You see we have two large trees and the kids usually have one of their own in their rooms.  I honestly thought about putting our big tree up on the balcony of our apartment but I figured it would be a little cold on Christmas morning opening presents not to mention frightening our neighbors with how our family looks on Christmas morning. So we decided to order a "corner" Christmas tree especially designed for small spaces. It is actually quite cute. In reality, it is half of a tree. It is pre-lit and was very easy to put up.

I had my tinsel all in a tangle about Christmas this year. I was having my own pity party about not having room for a nice tree, no mantle to hang stockings on, and all of my Christmas decor being in storage. Somehow I bet that the manger where Jesus was born was not lavished in red and green. There were no blinking Christmas lights or a fireplace mantle all decked out with garland and lights. I am sure Mary wished for a Yankee Candle with the sweet scents of Christmas instead of the not so sweet scent of a stable. But what they did have were friends and strangers coming to visit. AND can you imagine the Christmas music?? a multitude of heavenly hosts singing. I bet Mary did not worry about what she was going to feed all of their company or if there was enough room for everyone. The reason there is even a Christmas season is because God sent His son down to be born of a virgin in a lowly stable in Bethlehem. SO, I decided that the decor that I don't have out this year is of little importance to me. This is the season to give and to remember what a sacrifice was made for all of us. This year has made me realize though that Christmas starts in each one of us and that we should tell others that the best Christmas present they could ever receive does not come from a mall or a toy store. AND the best part is, it is a gift you will never want to return.