Close your eyes and imagine the homely and pleasant aura of Christmas. The plethora of radiant and glowing Christmas lights, the aroma of gingerbread cookies, the resonance of Christmas carols playing in the background while you decorate your Christmas tree in your living room with your favorite ornaments. Even picturing it in your mind, is nearly a dream come true. In view of the fact that most of us are almost always hampered with assignments and extracurricular, the mere prospect of such a beautiful season brings us uttermost comfort and tranquillity, and a sensation that the approaching New Year is an opportunity filled with new beginnings and jubilation. However, the million-dollar question is, in actuality, how do you put into effect this delightful imagination? Is it just the extravagant and materialistic aspects of it that would make it come true? Or is there something else woven into this dreamy Christmas?
In all likelihood, you’ve come across a thing or two about ‘The True Meaning of Christmas’. If not, you’ve probably watched or read Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, which beautifully illustrates ‘the True Meaning of Christmas’ through Ebenezer Scrooge, and his three ghostly visitors. The true meaning of Christmas is elucidated as a time of giving to others rather than receiving, together with stimulating the greatest joy and rapture in others. From my perspective, an ideal Christmas is one abounding in the overall merriment of everybody, creating an aura of excitement and exhilaration, nevertheless, retaining the approach of the ‘giving to others’ attitude. Thus, viewing Christmas as an exquisite, spot-on amalgamation of the two aspects which follow. First and foremost, giving to others. It’s scientifically proven that if you indulge in gift-giving, or moreover, contributing to another individual’s delight, it, in turn, leads to the upliftment of your own spirits. Consequently, an atmosphere of appreciation and compassion is created. Now, visualize the heartwarming traditions of going Christmas shopping, baking delectable goods with friends and family, formulating a list of desirable Christmas gifts, having a movie marathon with hot chocolate and marshmallows, or treating yourself to a Christmas feast. Complete ignorance of these memorable and pleasurable moments, won’t do us any good, would it? Both these components harmonize to perfection. Accompanied with the magnificent and sumptuous, or if you prefer, warm and homely, Christmas celebrations, a Dreamy Christmas emerges.
In these unfavorable times, where the trending point of discussion is ‘self-care’ and mental health importance, it’s crucial to not only bring happiness to others but also to indulge in ventures that inspire you and bring you peace. The true meaning of Christmas, the season full of hope and love, is clutched onto while making a few modifications to adjust to the present times. Ultimately, remind yourself to seek happiness in the small moments of life, but most of all, to create fond and heartful memories this Christmas season.
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