With the overflowing Christmas spirit around us lately in Sevilla my thoughts have been focused on how happy I am to come home to Chicago in just a short 8 days. Before coming to Spain, I never would have thought how 'Christmasy' it is here with decorations snd spirit. Under my balcony on my street, there is a canapy of lights and on a main street, there are plenty more to fill the cheerful spirits. Last weekend, there were people selling gifts, pastries, and other trinkets on my street in little stalls. Even though it's 60 degrees here, people are still bundled up with warm, fuzzy, and fur scarves, coats, and boots. The other night, it was hard to walk on a main street with the hustle and bustle of people Christmas shopping and being with the ones they love.
Chicago still has my heart for Christmas though, it always will-- no matter where in this world I am. I am blessed to be able to go home for 3 weeks (I am missing one week of school) so I can be with the ones I love---including mi novio Matt, los BShaks, mis amigas, and of course Lous and Oberweis!
Of all the different ways people celebrate Christmas, we cant forget the meaning behind all this spirit and excitment in the air...a celebration of Christ's birth. Jesus's story is simply beautiful written, the starry night setting and the events that unfold around the birth. I believe that has become hijacked within society as a commercialized event for presents, family, food, and fun. This isnt necessary a bad thing, family and tradition are very important things in life. I am not saying I dont celebrate in these ways, I do. We just cant forget the meaning behind the celebration.
"An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord".
--Luke 2:9-11
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sounds familiar ;)
ReplyDeleteprecious though.