I DON'T CARE!!

I am a Christian and I celebrate Christmas. It is one of the most important days of the year for me. It is not only a time of fellowship with friends and family, but a time that I feel in my spirit that our world may have a hope in hell of one day becoming again the beautiful place Eden must have been.

Despite the commercialism many people seem just a little more joyful, a wee bit more light-hearted and generous and a tad more patient. My imagination? Perhaps, but allow me to live in my fantasy for this one month of the year.

Above all it is the birth of my Dear Saviour that brings joy to my heart, and hope to my spirit. I feel as if I can love my fellowman with just a little more big-heartedness during the Christmas season and maybe even awhile beyond.

So, as for those who get offended when I speak of Jesus, wish them a Merry Christmas, sing Christmas hymns or share my joy can go to hell! (In my belief system that is exactly where they will be going, anyway). I DON’T CARE!!

Christmas is a time-honoured and highly-esteemed celebration that many, many Canadians have enjoyed for a long time. Our country is steeped in this Christian belief that our Saviour was born and came to save us from ourselves. You don’t have to believe it, that’s your prerogative. Don’t celebrate, don’t sing, and don’t share gifts and meals with kindred spirits. Ignore us and think we’re idiots. I DON’T CARE!!

But leave us alone. Take your beliefs from your country of origin and celebrate in whatever way you see fit. Or don’t. I DON’T CARE!!

If my being a little more patient with you in a traffic jam upsets you well....blame it on my Christian beliefs. If I spend a ridiculously amount of money in your place of business so I can give to everyone in my neighbourhood well...blame it on my Christian beliefs. If I smile and greet you with a cheery “Merry Christmas” in a crowded busy subway well....blame it on my Christian beliefs. I DON’T CARE!!

This is my holiday, my celebration, my Jesus. I should be able to enjoy it without worrying about you. My silly beliefs aren’t harming you. Ignore me. Pity me. Go about your business; it’ll soon be over. I DON’T CARE AND NEITHER SHOULD YOU!!