don't save it all for christmas day...

it is officially christmas week...working in retail this season...well...i've gotten to see alot of personalities...alot of emotions...

some are happy...some are stressed...some are grumpy...some are mean...for the most part though...people are in a happy state...as they hurriedly try and find the last few gifts needed...while stock is picked over...or some are just starting out on the christmas list...and wondering why the choices or colors are so slim...

my job has been simple...;o) try and help them find the perfect gift...but i've also tried and calm them down...to actually talk to them about the true reason for the season...as i really cannot openly talk about Jesus' birth...i can talk about family and love...

which brings me to one of my all time favorite songs...when i first heard it...it penetrated to my heart instantly...and every year after that...it still pierces my heart...i first heard it sung by avalon...then celine dion...and clay aiken...no matter who sings it...the words ring true...

as a romantic...i have to say my favorite line is in the second verse...
"a hug is warmer when you're in it"

this year...i do not have anyone to hug...well i do...i have plenty of family and friends to hug...but not a special someone...so the line has mixed emotions for me...

but the message is strong...the message is clear...although christmas is a time that people "show" their love through gift giving and celebration...it shouldn't be saved for only at this time of year...

as you read the lyrics...may it penetrate your heart...

Don't get so busy that you miss
Giving just a little kiss
To the ones you love
Don't even wait a little while
To give them just a little smile
A little is enough
How many people are crying
People are dying...
How many people are asking for love

So don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find a way To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find your way
Cause holidays have come and gone
But love lives on
If you give on Love...

How could you wait another minute
A hug is warmer when you're in it
And Baby that's a fact
And saying "I love you's" always better
Seasons, reasons, they don't matter
So don't hold back
How many people in this world
So needful in this world
How many people are praying for love

Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find your way
Cause holidays have come and gone
But love lives on
If you give on Love...

Let all the children know
Everywhere that they go
Their whole life long
Let them know love

Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find your way
Cause holidays have come and gone
But love lives on
If you give on Love...
Love...