The true meaning of Christmas

Well Hanukkah came by quickly and soon enough it will be Christmas. Although I have never celebrated Christmas , I have always wanted a tree to decorate and have those cheesey lights , and a inflatable Santa on my lawn. Except for the fact I don't have a lawn. To be able to smell the pork roasting on Christmas day , except for the fact I'm Jewish and I am kosher and don't eat pork. I have always wanted to wake up to the smell of eggnog and opening a present under the lighted Christmas tree. Aside from all that , people don't seem to enjoy the holidays and I wonder about that. I want to be able to  slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table. Except for the fact I don't know how to cook , and I hate putting the table. What I really want is the Christmas expierence. Sadly I will never have one like most of people in the middle east. I mean what is Christmas really all about why does it feel so magical?The true spirit of Christmas reflects a dedication to helping those in need, to giving hope to those in despair, and to spreading peace and understanding throughout the earth. Is that what Christmas is all about ? I love walking through Beverly hills during Christmas to see Tiffany all lighted up and walking on rodeo drive , to see the reindeer with Santa. I am not religious Im more of an atheist but their is something about Christmas that is just so beautiful to me. iT's as if Christmas waves a magic wand . . . and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. The streets are brighter people seem more happier unless your a member  of the ACLU . Basically what I am saying is people need to lighten up,  saying merry Christmas won't kill you. I'm Jewish and if someone tells me merry Christmas I say thank you . I don't freak out and say " how dare you!  don't you put your beliefs on me" I mean really it's kind of ridiculous that  people take something as saying " merry Christmas " like their calling you fat . People need to lighten up and if it bothers you so much then there  is something wrong with you. What we need to do is  Spend some time thinking about your loved ones.
Be patient with others and don’t get worked up about little things
Have fun. Force yourself if necessary.
…and don’t forget to Have A Very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.