Board Thread:Winter Challenge/@comment-5347533-20131222151955/@comment-5384369-20131223184128

Well, I don't always celebrate Christmas because that's not the only holiday in December, no matter how much people like to think so. Instead I decide to celebrate the other holidays (out of respect for friends and family and others and because it’s been ignored so much by other people), and winter break (because I know that some people aren’t very religious and I’ll respect that instead of being wishing them a “Merry Catholic/Christian Holiday”) So I’ll be non-traditional in that aspect.

What I love about winter break/the holidays is mainly the get togetherness of everyone and just spending time with other people. Like, all the time, I’m always on the go, and so eager to do something or go someplace, but during this time, we all just relax and get together (even though we all start worrying about meeting up with other people and making plans and cleaning and cooking and what not). But you’re just happy because you get to reconnect with the people you’ve barely seen all year. You really can get a reality check during the winter break because it’s not about the commercialization of presents or toys but being with the people who you want to be with and being thankful for the family you have and new friends you’ve gained

I know.... Even rereading it, it sounds sickeningly sentimental...