The Truth about Christmas

Much of holiday stress is brought on by our expectation that we have to perform in some fashion to show the people around us that we care.  I am just as guilty as the next person in trying for that holiday perfection.  But lets be honest.  Our lives will never be a Norman Rockwell painting.....and why should they be?

Only one song gets me through the season.  (Video and Lyrics after the jump.  Click "Read More")

Let's take it easier on each other this year.

Happy Holidays and peace to all.

"So Christmas makes me see that everyone's like me
the pain I'm going through is pain that they're all feeling too
and it's so encouraging to know that we all want the same thing

to be loved
to be happy
to have hope

That's the truth about Christmas."

This video seems to be someone's performance of the song in a small production.  It isn't what is on the CD, but the song message is still there and the performer does it justice.




"The Truth about Christmas"
-Cabaret Noel: A Broadway Cares Christmas [2-CD Set] Disc 2
 (Click the link to buy it)

Christmas Time is almost here
Presents under the tree
Christmas comes but once a year
and that's enough for me

Here's the truth, about Christmas
there is no Santa Claus
No Reindeer fly him in
No one is rewarding you according to how good or bad you have been

It just seems so unfair
Sometimes it is hard to bear
the Truth about Christmas

Here's the truth, about Christmas
I'm always low on cash
When it comes time to shop
And on the day I go there's always snow,
and sleet and hail that won't stop
And sending cards required?
well, I'm just sick and tired
That's the truth about Christmas

And then I take the plane
It's always late and crowded
Two buses and a train, might be faster, though I doubt it.

Because everybody in the world
Has the same idea as me
They think they'll find the milk of human kindness
in the bosom of their family.

Here's the truth, about Christmas
It's hardly ever fun
Because families always fight
Though things start out alright
Before the night has barely even begun
They've had too much to drink,
and told you what they think
That's the truth about Christmas

So why do I still care?
Why do I still do it?
Why do I keep going there and keep on struggling through it?
Why does hope leap in my heart when the Christmas Carols start?
Why do I still feel a glow on Christmas Day even knowing what I know?

Here's the truth, about Christmas
I want it to be nice
I want it to be fun
and as I look around, what I have found is so does everyone.
So Christmas makes me see that everyone's like me
the pain I'm going through is pain that they're all feeling too
and it's so encouraging to know that we all want the same thing

to be loved
to be happy
to have hope

That's the truth about Christmas.