It's okay to be a Grinch When it Comes to Christmas

 A Modern Day Grinch's Story

When it comes down to what Christmas can be,

Do you stop and breathe, 

Look around and see,

That Christmas more than a  Christmas tree?

That presents and gifts under the tree

are fine as can be,

but what did you do to make sure they would be

wrapped and ribboned under the tree?

Did you shop 'till you dropped and took that parking space,

that someone else should have had in your place?

Did you yell at the cashier who had not a trace

of the toy you were seeking at this hallowed place?

When the kids decided they what they wanted in this place,

Did you stress and work out how to buy it haste?

Did you  worry and fuss if you couldn't replace

That they would not have a smile on their face?

Did you lie and tell Mom and Granny that church would be nice,

but the kids get nothing from services, too high a price

to pay for the family time you could have with a slice

of the time you'd be spending reading of Christmas nice.

The kids would have fun opening their gifts,

and, yes, we'd be over in one of the shifts

for dinner and for more gifts.

Opening presents really makes them happy

because they love this tradition, and it really fits.

We need more space, so we'll join you after church,

Going would really put the kids in a lurch.

They want to know what came from the search

by Santa and not be in a lurch.

So, if you think Christmas comes from a store

Think over and over and then some more.

What's more important, love expressed with a roar

of presents and gifts galore

or

Remembering the real reason, and it's not from a store?

Written by Another Grinch

Maureen, in her love and wisdom of God says,

"An incredible, wonderful, beautiful miracle of God!

Thank you, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!"  

Scriptural  Reference:

Luke 2

The Birth of Jesus!

Read with love!