http://blog.thesweet.com/2008/12/22/the-spirit-of-christmas/ The Sweet - Official Blog area. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:48:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 http://blog.thesweet.com/2008/12/22/the-spirit-of-christmas/#comment-46 daveslady57 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:12:40 +0000 http://blog.thesweet.com/2008/12/22/the-spirit-of-christmas/#comment-46 I have to say I echo much of the sentiment expressed here. I no longer have my parents and have also lost other family members in past years, so most holiday celebrations are vastly different that those of my youth. As a strong Catholic, however, the Christmas season is very important to me. My personal finances have taken a recent hit, but I've noticed that because my faith is strong I've not suffered as much as if it had not been. I leave each person to decide on how they wish to worship in this special season, or to decide not to worship at all. May everyone be safe and hopefully with loved ones. Merry Christmas to all! I have to say I echo much of the sentiment expressed here. I no longer have my parents and have also lost other family members in past years, so most holiday celebrations are vastly different that those of my youth. As a strong Catholic, however, the Christmas season is very important to me. My personal finances have taken a recent hit, but I’ve noticed that because my faith is strong I’ve not suffered as much as if it had not been. I leave each person to decide on how they wish to worship in this special season, or to decide not to worship at all. May everyone be safe and hopefully with loved ones. Merry Christmas to all!

]]> http://blog.thesweet.com/2008/12/22/the-spirit-of-christmas/#comment-45 EmotionalPoet Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:12:08 +0000 http://blog.thesweet.com/2008/12/22/the-spirit-of-christmas/#comment-45 I can relate to what Andy is saying in his blog about feeling a change in attitude toward the holiday spirit. I lost a lot of my family members through death and my parents' divorce and the loss of my lovely sister nearly six and a half years ago really took a toll on my feelings towards the holidays. I am grateful for friends who are there for me during this time and always. Happy holidays to all! I can relate to what Andy is saying in his blog about feeling a change in attitude toward the holiday spirit. I lost a lot of my family members through death and my parents’ divorce and the loss of my lovely sister nearly six and a half years ago really took a toll on my feelings towards the holidays. I am grateful for friends who are there for me during this time and always.
Happy holidays to all!

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