The Best Gift
If you’re online at all between the beginning of November and Christmas, you’ve seen the articles that list “The 10 Best Christmas Gifts for ___,” with every possible combination of words in the blank. “10 Best for 11 Year-Olds.” “10 Best for Kids Who Love Curling.” “10 Best for Minnesotans Whose Favorite Color is Burgundy, Favorite Flavor is Butterscotch, and Favorite Meal is Brunch.”
All of the ads encourage us to think about ourselves. “What do you need?” they ask. “You better make a list so your family doesn’t end up getting you cherry-flavored syrup instead of butterscotch.” Amongst friends and family is asked the common question, “What do you most want to get for Christmas?”
I have a different question for you: “What do you most want to give for Christmas?” Is there a gift that you’ve gotten for a family member that you are eager to see them open? Or is there a moment that you look forward to sharing with your friends?
Take a minute to think about what gift fills you with the most fervent anticipation this Christmas. Is it something that you are getting, or something that you are giving?
All of the ads encourage us to think about ourselves. “What do you need?” they ask. “You better make a list so your family doesn’t end up getting you cherry-flavored syrup instead of butterscotch.” Amongst friends and family is asked the common question, “What do you most want to get for Christmas?”
I have a different question for you: “What do you most want to give for Christmas?” Is there a gift that you’ve gotten for a family member that you are eager to see them open? Or is there a moment that you look forward to sharing with your friends?
Take a minute to think about what gift fills you with the most fervent anticipation this Christmas. Is it something that you are getting, or something that you are giving?
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