The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

I absolutely love the Christmas season. Everything about it... The decorations, the music, the spirit, the food/drinks, etc. If it has to do with Christmas, chances are that I'm into it.

Even two years ago when I was working at a large retail store and had to deal with my fair share of Scrooges, that still wasn't enough to get me down. While working there, I was surprised to hear how many customers said, "I can't wait until Christmas is over."

Really? That's a shame.

When I was little, my dad used to call me Mr. Christmas because I was so caught up in everything. It's one of the few nicknames he called me that I actually liked.

Yep. This is me. How cute am I?

Granted, I no longer go to bed on Christmas Eve with the same excitement and anticipation I once did. Nor do I look under the Christmas tree every day I get home to see if a new present is there. But there are some newfound appreciations I do have... Like watching Christmas movies and sipping hot chocolate with my wife.

Fast forward about 20 years -- I still love Christmas.

This particular post isn't meant to be funny, entertaining, informational, or thought-provoking. I could have spent more time putting my words into eloquent sentences, but I didn't.

No, this is just my way of wishing all of you a happy and joyous Holiday season.

Merry Christmas!