Christmas is Not Your Birthday: Giving Up on Perfect

10 Dec

christmas is worth celebrating… its not just about christ birth its about the love of sharing

Matt Rawle

The-Not-So-Perfect-Christmas-GiftNot until I became a father have I ever felt pressure to offer the perfect Christmas.  My wife Christie may tell you that still after becoming a father I’m not quite concerned about offering the perfect Christmas.  With that said, some of us can put an amazing amount of pressure upon ourselves to offer the perfect Christmas.  The decorations have to be just so.  The gifts have to exactly match the desire or personality of the recipient.  The food at the party has to be just right.  Now, there’s nothing wrong with wanting a beautiful mantle or offering thoughtful gifts or cooking delicious food.  We know deep down somewhere that Christmas memories seem to matter more than others.  I’m sure you can tell me what you typically do on December 25th.  Can you tell me what you did on July 25th?  Some of you may if…

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