Just a random thought...

Ok. I was sitting here thinking about something and decided to post. It has to do with Christmas. I, like many other Christians, think Christmas is too "hyped up" as far as gifts and other things go...the material aspect is out of control. Even though David and I talk to our kids a lot about the true meaning of Christmas, Christ's birth, etc...we are also guilty of getting caught up in the hype of everything else. It's so hard because it's EVERYWHERE...everywhere you go the material side of Christmas is shoved in your face. Don't get me wrong, I'm not blaming anyone else for going overboard on the wrong things at Christmas, I'm just saying it's easy to do so. Now, I love Christmas...I love it, so I'm not trying to be negative...I'm really not. But, every year I think I'm going to do "better" as far as sticking to the true reason to celebrate Christmas and have it be more Christ centered and less gift, part, etc centered. Every year I fail. Miserably.
So, as I sit here thinking, and idea came to mind. What if we had Christmas in July and December. What if we did gifts/presents in July...and in December made it solely about Christ? Or even the opposite? Gifts in Dec. and more spiritually focused in July? I think July would be easier for gifts because it's Summer, and well...I don't know that's just what I think. I mean, if we split it up, would it defeat the purpose because it's still doing "gifts for Christmas" at one point? I'm not sure...I am just thinking I really, really, want our next Christmas to be more true to the real reason for celebrating. I guess the first thing I should do is spend some time in prayer about my idea...but again, just wanted to share my random thoughts about it. Have a blessed day, all :)