Last week I talked about how I was skipping Christmas because I really don’t like the stress involved in the preparations.

I really don’t.

But, I think I was being a tad disingenuous (Dusty, you totally owe me a quarter…) because there is one aspect of this holiday season that I really do love.

Nope, it’s not all the goodies I receive from loved ones and friends. Besides, I’m a girl who has “everything”, the only thing that Santa could bring me that would top anything I’ve ever received from friends and relations (or even Santa, himself) is a phat record contract and I don’t see the Jolly Fat Dude coming through on that Christmas wish, anytime soon.

(Although, umm…Santa…if you are listening…I’ll totally do better by my talents than that Pop-Idiot Britney or that other Wine-y Wench…)

Seriously, my favorite part of this holiday is gift-giving.

There’s not a lot of positive coming out of the world that we are all forced to live and so the only way to survive is to create positivity in your own life. But, there are times in our lives where that positive energy does not seem to be forthcoming.

Although I tend to be a giving person, all year long, I try to make a little extra effort this time of year.

I’m not a crafty person and I don’t like cooking enough to sit down in the kitchen and whip up holiday edibles. I don’t even do Christmas cards because it gives me writer’s cramp (and we won’t even talk about the postage). But, I do try to give gifts from my heart and I do try to be creative and make each gift personal; from the bottom of my heart.

The joy that I find in this season is the smile (and usually the big hugs) I get from the recipient of whatever goodies I have bestowed. I carry that positive energy in my heart, all year long and look forward to repeating the gesture whenever it’s needed (when a friend or loved one is having a hard time throughout the year) or during this particular holiday season.

To me, that is the true “spirit” of Christmas. Giving and expecting nothing in return.

In that spirit, I have the following offering for you: The gift of music and laughter. I wish that I could give you peace, but that is not in my power. I wish that I could give you something of monetary value, but, alas, I cannot. The best way that I know to show my appreciation for all the gifts that I receive from all of you here, here, here, and even here, is music and laughter.

The music is to remind you that harmony can be found if you seek it out, purposely. You must work at it, but it can help to bring you peace of mind.

The laughter is to remind you to smile, no matter what shit life is throwing at you.

I have been truly blessed to be even a small part of such a wonderful blogging community and no matter how you observe the season, I wish you a Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday, and the best wishes for a positive New Year.

Here is my Christmacus offering to you: Straight No Chaser - 12 Days

(Originally posted at The Sirens Chronicles)

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