Comment from irishauthorme

Excellent

Beautiful thoughts, well written! I love people who retain the meaning of Christmas and pass that along to their children.
There are so many commercials that are aimed at kids, trying to teach them that the only meaning of Christmas is their presents.
Good job!
Cheers, Irish

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2009

It was the way I was raised and felt the importance of teaching my babies the same way. I truly appreciate you noticing that. xoxo

Comment from sibhus

Excellent

Some very heartfelt thoughts that we all could benefit from. Wouldn't it be nice if we all could reflected on the true meaning of Christmas and spend less time getting caught up in materialistic aspect of the season. Wonderful thoughts and good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2009

I am so happy that you liked this. I deeply appreciate your comment and review.....xoxo

Comment from Jordan Rose

Excellent

Very nice essay. I did notice one correction needed:

"Celebrating baby Jesus's birthday is a priority to my children and I."- should be 'me'.

good luck. Jordan

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2009

Thanks so much Jordan....xoxo

Comment from Juliette Chamberlain

Excellent

It is heartening to hear of someone actually teaching their children that Christmas is in fact a celebration of the birthday of Jesus (whether or not he was actually born on that day.)
Once the central focus is right everything else can be enjoyed too.
I like your sentiments.
Best wishes for the contest.

Juliette

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2009

Thank you so much!! xoxo

Comment from Sasha

Excellent

I like this very much. You got straight to the point and wrote from your heart. This is a very good entry for the contest too. I sincerely wish you all the best.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2009

Thank you so so much!! xoxo

Comment from tonydem

Excellent

You have a wonderful Christmas spirit. And I applaud you, Heidi, for passing it on to your children. May you all have a wonderful holiday season and may Santa fulfill all your children's wishes and leave a little happiness in your stocking as well. You sound like a wonderful deserving mother.
Tony

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2009

Thanks so much Tony!! You are the best....xoxo

reply by tonydem on 11-Dec-2009

You're welcome.

Comment from Annmuma

Excellent

Yes, I believe we all agree that Christmas is about love and caring and family. You've done a really nice job of sharing your thoughts. Good luck. ann

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2009

Thank you my friend.......xoxo

Comment from WRITER1

Excellent

It is true that we should have the Lord on our minds on his special day. So many children only know Christmas as a holiday for Santa. It is sad that they have never heard the story of the real Christmas.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2009

The REAL story should be known by everyone I think.........thank you so very much!! xoxo

Comment from kingskid

Excellent

Excellent entry. Your priorities with the children are so right and also the comments about the tree and the special card received.
Lovely thoughts.
Well done and good luck
kingskid

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2009

Thanks so very much!!!! xoxo

Comment from Pen&Ink

Excellent

Hello Heidixoxo,

A very well thought-out and neatly written account of the Christmas Spirit. Focus on others is the underlying theme. I like that angle.

I found only one tiny flaw. The opening line in the third paragraph should read "...a priority to my children and 'me.'" Objective case, rather than the subjective "I".

Well done. Good luck in the contest.

Ray

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2009

Thank you so much my friend....xoxo