You know, Christmas has be around for a very long time. It has been celebrated by humans long before the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas used to and still is held as a time of celebration in the Pagan culture as Winter Solstice. The Norse would burn large logs during Yule Time, this would last about 12 days, and people would feast.

As you can see Christmas is not about giving and getting gifts. It really is about extremely old traditions that were celebrated long ago. From the Winter Solstice to the Yule Log to the feast of Adam and Eve (Dec 24), Christmas is a time of gathering of families and being thankful that the shortest days are passing us. With the passing of Christmas, there is hope for new birth, and growth of every living thing.

So take some time out with your family this year. Celebrate a tradition that is older than anyone alive today. Gather some friends and family around a Yule Log and enjoy the warmth. Make it a great time and try your best not to get caught up in all of the fighting with gift giving.