Ho ho ho!

It’s that time of the year again; Time for the big guy in red who comes every December. He makes some sort of annual report cards and uses them to determine the present each of us gets, if at all we deserve it. Some call him Santa, some call him Father Christmas, others name him Saint Nicholas and others choose to call him anything that stands for hope. I don't know how he comes into the picture but here’s the logic; Jesus was born 2000 years ago, ever since Santa brings all children presents to celebrate Jesus’ birthday. That was the original intent of Christmas; Somehow Santa is part and parcel of the season and funny thing is he doesn't even exist. A bitter reality we have to face as we grow up.

What’s exactly makes this date special? I would like the magic behind everyone going home in December, behind the spirit of giving, anticipation and rejuvenation, hoping for a present from a jolly fat man who not even in dreams exists. Norman Vincent Peale, my inspirational author of all times, once wrote, “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” I guess there lays my answer. Hope, I like to think is the English term for Christmas. I have seen no other season where this spirit is shared all over the world.

 I have a feeling there’s a reason Christmas comes exactly a week before New Year. Strategically it’s that time of the year to analyze our goals and resolutions before jumping onto new ones, spend time with people who really care and give. Life can be a rough road sometimes, in most cases it is, the holiday season is like that full stop at the end of a long sentence. It is a break to really reflect and read between the lines, and grab a second chance at life.

 So, whether Santa exists or not, presents or no present, I would to like to wish you a Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays whichever applies to you. Let’s use this opportunity to make life even more amazing. You deserve it.