That's What Christmas is All About Charlie Brown

     One of my all time favorite Christmas specials is "Merry Christmas Charlie Brown."  Charlie Brown is being himself.  Sad and confused he turns to Lucy in her psychiatry booth.  Through her help Charlie Brown finds himself the director of the Christmas play.  Out of sheer frustration he yells "What is Christmas all about?"  I found myself in the same holiday funk this morning.  As I drove to work I went down my holiday laundry list and wondered how in the world it was all going to get done.  It seems like for everything I've checked off at least two more things cropped up (in my best Homer Simpson voice)  "Doh!" Out of sheer frustration I lamented my feelings on my Facebook page.  Surely there has to be some sympathy out there someplace.
     Charlie Brown got his answer about what Christmas was all about from Linus.  His trusty blanket made into a shepherd's headdress, Linus quotes one of my favorite passages from the book of Luke (2:8-14) about the birth of the Christ child.  Please realize that this special was made well before our concern for political correctness, and people saying "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas"; back when the world was innocent and we were still children.
      When I checked my facebook page about an hour later I was reminded about what Christmas was all about from my dear friend Frank.  This is what he wrote to me " Wendi...Wendi...Wendi Christmas is not shopping, or cooking, or living up to expectations of others. It's about family, it's about looking at your little girl and thanking the Lord for what He has given you...The idea of Christmas as we know it is love and be loved by all those around you.  Merry Christmas my dear friend to you & your loved ones and may God bestow a wonderful new year...but if you do bake some cookies save one for me... :-)"
     When Linus finishes his monologue he says "That's what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown."  I suspect Charlie Brown knew deep down what Christmas was all about.  I know I do, I just needed to be reminded.  Thank you for taking the time to remind me Frank!  Merry Christmas!

PS I sure will save you some cookies! :o)