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The Twelve Ideas of Christmas ~ Twelfth Day

The Twelfth Idea of Christmas My Blogger Gave to Me...

Forgo perfection for the love and warmth that Christmas brings when we open our hearts & homes.

Christmas Eve & Day hold very high expectations for many; if there is a hiccup then there is potential ruin. Well, no Christmas ever turns out perfect, from missing gifts to no appetizers because your cousin got the flu to snowstorms that keep some loved ones away.  I know I suggested those 'perfect' ending Hallmark & holiday movies, but those are meant to warm the heart not raise our expectations of ourselves. Not many Christmas Days end up perfect and that's just fine, really. Remember the true meaning on this day. Mary & Joseph entered Bethlehem and found way less than perfect accommodations. They made the best of their situation. And you know what, the most memorable night in all of mankind occurred. And the visitors still came to visit the most beautiful of sights, yes the simplest of mangers & the loving, holy family. What those visitors felt was the overwhelming love. That is what's important. 
Merry Christmas to you all!

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