Finding The Real Joy Of Christmas

It's that time of year again. The festive season has come and with it all the joys of Christmas. But what is the real meaning of Christmas? Is it the gifts under the tree, the lights in the windows, the cards in the mail, fleshy dinners with family and friends, bamboo bursting in the yard, Christmas lights flashing in the balcony, the "lasewenals", and shouts of "Merry Christmas" to those who pass us in the streets? Is this really Christmas?

As far as I can tell, the true joy of Christmas comes with spending time with friends and family. It's about being thankful for what you have, coming together as a community, decorating trees as a family, and for Christians it's also about religion and the birth of Jesus.

Charles Dickens says, "Christmas typically brings to mind a period of festivities, indulgence, family gatherings and generosity, but it hasn’t always been."

Of course, gift-giving is an important aspect of Christmas and it's always nice to get lots of beautifully wrapped presents, but that shouldn't be the sole focus of Christmas. Expensive, store-bought gifts aren't the only things that you can give. For example, it's always a sweet gesture to make a card yourself or bake cookies. Instead of focusing on receiving gifts, it's also good to think about what you can give -- not just gifts, but also your time, kindness, and love. Buck Owens in one of his Christmas songs, "It’s Not What You Give" says. "It’s not what you give that really matters or how much money you may pay. It’s that feeling of giving to others. That’s what makes Christmas such a pretty day."

For many people, Christmas is a time of sorrow. They don't have the extra money to buy presents for their children, family, and friends. Many are saddened at Christmastime when they think of their loved ones who will not be able to come home for various reasons. Pork or Beef dinners may be only a wish and not a reality for some. For such persons we must bring out this love and giving heart in us to help make their Christmas a pleasant one as well.

A famous writer said, "Finding the real joy of Christmas comes not in the hurrying and the scurrying to get more done. We find the real joy of Christmas when we make the Savior the focus of the season. To catch the real meaning of the spirit of Christmas, we need only drop the last syllable, and it becomes the Spirit of Christ."

Rayneau Gajadhar and the staff at RG Group Of Companies extend a Merry Christmas filled with Joy and Happiness  to all our Customers, friends and well wishers. We thank you sincerely for your support during the year, and look forward to serving you better in 2016.