I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas....

On my way into work this morning I was listening to Christmas music in my ongoing attempt at getting and staying in the Christmas spirit.  The song "White Christmas" came on.  Now my first reaction was

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! 

No more bad weather my nerves only budgeted a certain amount and it is using them up way too fast this year...it's not even January!

So at first I was being a stubborn kid and refused to sing along.  Not singing puts me in the unique perspective of actually hearing the words.  Although he is talking about a white Christmas, he refers not completely to the weather, but the spirit of Christmas.  It doesn't matter if the temperature is 50 or 10 on Christmas or if there is snow, rain, or sun.  It is not the weather that makes the holiday, but rather the all encompassing atmosphere that is created around this time of year.

I have read that snow often represents a few things depending on the source.  It can represent unchanging (because it freezes things) and also a clean start because a new fallen snow covers the nasty muddy ground, at least for a time.  I think that is more what White Christmas is referring to.  Even if it is just for a short time, try to forget or put aside the stresses, grudges, anger, and pains of the year and just enjoy the season.

I will be the first to admit that 2010 SUCKED for me.  It started bad and isn't exactly ending on a happy note.  As a result it is harder for me to sit back and enjoy the season because of the stress I have been under.  Listening to that song this morning really made me stop and think about how I should be viewing the season.  I need to step back and just enjoy the time with my family.  The problems, stress, and worries will still be there when it is over.

Easier said than done.

So the next time anyone hears White Christmas on the radio, don't think of it as wishing for the white death to come upon us on the day we have to travel 3 hours, but as wishing for a time to put everything else aside and focus on what is REALLY important to us.