Holiday Blues

Christmas is a very interesting time of year, and culturally, it can be a confusing holiday. It is a religious, as well as a commercial holiday. Christmas advertising starts, in some cases, well before Halloween, and most other commercial holiday advertising starts well before Thanksgiving. The retail industry depends on the holiday season to bring them the profits they need for the entire year.
For all Christians, Christmas represents the birthday of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who came to Earth to save mankind. Maybe more importantly, at least to me, is the life he led in example of how people should try to live, even if humanly impossible.
Culturally, it is the big holiday for many Americans, and all Christians. It is a holiday to share and spend time with family. But to me it is a season when we should try to be concerned with all those not only in our lives, but those in our world. Particularly those who are not as fortunate as we are. There are a lot of unfortunate people in the world, and you don't have to look very far to find them. And yes, we should help others all year 'round. But if there is a season when we should especially feel the need help our fellow humans, this is it.
I, like many other people, always feel a bit blue at this time of year. Not just because of family and friends that I have lost over the years, but also because I cannot do all the things I would like to be able to do, not just for the people in need around me, but also for all the people I know and love, both to show them how much I care, and to make their lives easier.
I know I am only human, and I am all too aware of my limitations.
But if I were Superman, Oh! the things I would do.