I’m sitting here listening to Josh Groban sing “O Holy Night,” part of my 8+ hours of Christmas music. I’ve enjoyed all the Christmas greetings that have come in today, mostly through Facebook.

Today has been an unusual Christmas for me, here at home alone. Usually I’m with family, and sometimes friends, on this holiday. My family celebrated Christmas early this year, on the 22nd, the day after we returned from our Caribbean vacation (which I plan to blog about soon). We exchanged presents on that day, and enjoyed a delicious dinner. So I didn’t miss out this year; it just came early.

I hope each of you were able to spend some time this season with your friends, family, loved ones. Enjoy the holidays, be grateful for what you have, remember those who don’t have, and spend some time thinking about the gifts of God to you.