As I see it, we have fumbled the ball when it comes to keeping the Spirit of Christmas alive. Sure, we sort of do a better job of it around Christmastime, but aren't we passing the buck a little too much to Old Saint Nick? Letting him have all the glory and do all the work instead of taking on the Spirit of Christmas ourselves and becoming that spirit. Nicholas was inspired to be generous and love others because he was happy that God had first loved him. So, he gave to others. We too, are inspired not only by Nicolas' example, but also by Jesus'. The Good News is that we can start now to bring that spirit back into our lives and consequently into other's lives every day. And not just at Christmas either, but all throughout the year.
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