“Can Covid 19 Steal Christmas??”

“The Grinch” is an entertaining Christmas movie that is often enjoyed by adults as much as by children. Dr. Seuss tells a story that reaches to the heart of what Christmas is about, especially when Grinch tries to silence the bells and steal all the presents. In Whoville the Whos are full of excitement about celebrating Christmas. The only one who is not into the spirit is the cantankerous green furred Grinch. He does everything to ruin Christmas and take away the spirit that galvanized this town in their joy as they went about their various traditions. Of course, he didn’t succeed. The Whos still gathered and sang with delight “Welcome Christmas”. Even the Grinch couldn’t steal the spirit of Christmas and ruin their celebrations.

Some might think that Covid 19 has the potential to steal Christmas for us. And in some ways it might feel like that could be a reality. We can’t sing our favorite carols; for some they don’t feel safe coming out to church; families can’t gather for the turkey dinner; parties are on hold for this year. All in all, it may feel like the spirit of Christmas is lost; it may feel like Covid 19 has stolen Christmas 2020. Read More

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