How Buddha would have Celebrated Christmas.

<p>Maybe this is because in the month prior to the holidays we spend so much time talking about presents. Even thinking about gifts below the tree was enough to thrill me for days.</p> <p>As I grew up, Christmas started meaning more for me. It extended from giving and receiving presents, to putting up decorations and sharing delicious, diverse food. And of course, food on Christmas always tasted better with my family around me.</p> <p>I loved the Christmas messages I received at midnight and would memorize who wished me happy holidays, so I could remember to do the same.</p> <p>Looking back, I was selfish in one way or another during Christmas: waiting for my gifts, waiting to have mouth-watering food, waiting for God to grant my wishes, and waiting to see who would remember me.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/elephantspirituality/how-buddha-would-have-celebrated-christmas-0339073c47f3"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p>