We do not do Santa at our home but it is still a very magical season for us. this is what I wrote.<BR><BR>The Spirit of Christmas<BR><BR><BR><BR>Christmas is a magical time of year for me. I love to put up the tree with my children to see their faces light up as the tree is shinning for the first time. To hear the Christmas music played in the background and the kids’ laughter mingled in with it. As the season progresses the smell of cookies baking and little faces smeared with flour and cookie dough. A small voice crying out “let me help” as we wrap up the goodies for friends and neighbors. When you go to the store and hear the Salvation Army Bell ring and know help is on the way for a family in need. To get the card from the loved one far away or from that friend you lost touch with catching you up on the year’s news. The church Christmas play where your heart is reminded on the reason we celebrate this holiday to begin with. And to see you children sing in beautiful Harmony the praises of our wonderful God. The Holiday get together with family and the smells coming from the kitchen. The Bible story read while the children are circled on the floor in front of the fireplace. Christmas morning when Rich Mullens song “ You Got to Get Up” is played to wake the children up from sleep. And to see their faces as they open up their presents with sleep still in their eyes. To me this is what makes the Season Magical and Special. <BR><BR>