2023
When It Doesn’t Feel Like Christmas
December 2023


“When It Doesn’t Feel Like Christmas,” For the Strength of Youth, Dec. 2023.

When It Doesn’t Feel Like Christmas

Sometimes the best way to catch a little Christmas spirit is to first spread it to others.

girl and boy sitting on bench outside at wintertime

Is it me, or does it not even feel like Christmas this year?

Agreed. Even Mom doesn’t seem to want to bother decorating.

boy and girl talking

She probably doesn’t want to, without Dad to help.

Yeah.

boy and girl on bench, watching children build a snowman

Hey, look! Time to save the day!

children building snowman
children with snowman

Sis, this gives me an idea.

boy and girl shoveling snow from old man’s walk
boy and girl leaving gifts on someone’s porch
boy and girl hanging snowflake decorations
boy and girl with mother at senior center

You know what it’s starting to feel like?

Yup. Christmas!