Merry Christmas

Last week I was at a choral concert at a very old church here. My friend invited me because she was singing as part of the choir. I love choral concerts, I love devotional music - not limited to any one religion but all of it. The message is the same: love. Although I don't consider myself a part of any one religion but more a part of all of them, the concert reminded me of being at church with my parents when I was little. They even sang one in my original language - one of the oldest in the world. Did I mention I also love Gregorian chant?

My feelings during the concert surprised me. I expected to love it and I did but it was more than that and in a way, I realized how over the last few years, I've forgotten what Christmas actually celebrates.  I've been so focused on gifts for my kids, on keeping the magic of Santa Claus alive that I've forgotten the more beautiful part of this, the celebration of the birth of Christ. So tonight at dinner, I'll be telling that story to my children. Then when they're in bed, I'll be back to playing Santa along with my husband!

I'd love to hear how you are celebrating this holiday and if you have any favorite music you like to hear that makes this time special for you. Share with me, will you?

Merry Christmas.