Comments on: Reflections on Holidays and Families: A Test of Character

By: Darrell Marsh

Darrell Marsh — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:37:40 +0000

So very true! Well said in your article. I often wonder if people know what they are celebrating. Nice stuff!
Darrell
Toronto, Canada

By: Green tea diet blogger

Green tea diet blogger — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:13:26 +0000

This is so true, we are often too busy for holiday preparation and then, when Christmas day comes, we are already tired to reflect about the true meaning of Christmas. That is why we bought gifts early and already made a plan for holidays so that we can have a meaningful Christmas reflection this year with our family.

By: ebeneara1

ebeneara1 — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:08:50 +0000

Everybody like enjoying their Christmas holidays with their folks but it's not the situation here..As i too experienced the struggle and discomfort with preparing the things as the Christmas is going to arrive.... ebeneara1´s latest blog post: Learning The Ballroom Dance

By: Chicago Cardiology

Chicago Cardiology — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:32:33 +0000

@Viola: I whole-heartedly agree, faith, prayer and patience can overcome any obstacle.

This is a great post, it is so true that the point of all this is meet the challenge not buckle under it.

Happy Holidays!

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By: Viola Jaynes

Viola Jaynes — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:28:55 +0000

Wonderful post! I especially can so appreciate your last paragraph. We have had to deal with a very complicated and difficult situation with a family member for the past 20 years. It is because of our faith that, as you so well said it here, equips us to handle it with grace, mercy and wisdom. It is not easy. Viola Jaynes´s latest blog post: Show Your Wound

By: Cricket

Cricket — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:59:52 +0000

I believe the saddest part of any holiday is the expectations families foolishly place on themselves to have that “Ozzie & Harriett” or “Walton family” image. I am one of four siblings who produced twelve offspring, who inturn have produced 19 more offspring to date. It seems there is always someone on the outs with one or more of the clan. I used to fret and worry about these tiffs during holiday get-togethers, but now I just tell everyone the leave their issues at the door with their shoes or take their casserole and go home. Sometimes this means I have almost everyone for dinner and sometimes I have only 8 or 9, but we always have a calm and wonderful holiday.