Just wanted to know...

[Kismaticin]

First and foremost giving honor to my lord a savior Jesus Christ, today on his Birthday. To all the Ladies Of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. I want to say hello and Merry Christmas. I have a question to all:

Was I the only one, who really was not into the Christmas spirit? By this I mean the Christmas parties and the cards and the gifts, and etc... to me this year did not feel like Christmas at all. I have the lord in my heart and in my mind but everywhere that I went it seems as if I was not the only one who wasn't in the mood for fronting. So in a sense has Christmas become to commerical or is it just me?

Thanks for your time and consideration. May you have a blessed day and may christ follow you where your heart/head rest....

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P.U.S.H.
Pray Until Something Happens

[Finer Woman10-A-91]

Funny that should ask.
This morning I got up and went to church to help serve the homeless. I was there until 3:30pm'ish. I am in NY...specifically the heart of Harlem. I am not home in the sense of family being nearby, but quite frankly I just did n't feel like traveling today. I had plenty of invitations to hang with friends and their family. Sister girl was really tired so, I took a nap. My little nap turned into 4 hours. I think in general holidays like Christmas are totally overrated. I think folks should regularly practice acts of giving and loving. I am at a point where I refuse to behave a certain way because, I am told I should.

Geesh...I sound like a scrooge.

Originally posted by Kismaticin:
First and foremost giving honor to my lord a savior Jesus Christ, today on his Birthday. To all the Ladies Of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. I want to say hello and Merry Christmas. I have a question to all:

Was I the only one, who really was not into the Christmas spirit? By this I mean the Christmas parties and the cards and the gifts, and etc... to me this year did not feel like Christmas at all. I have the lord in my heart and in my mind but everywhere that I went it seems as if I was not the only one who wasn't in the mood for fronting. So in a sense has Christmas become to commerical or is it just me?

Thanks for your time and consideration. May you have a blessed day and may christ follow you where your heart/head rest....

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated...Every Finer Woman's Dream!

[This message has been edited by Finer Woman10-A-91 (edited December 28, 2000).]

[ridiculous2000]

Seasons Greetings,

I also was not feeling that good ole Christmas spirit. I went to my hometown to visit with the family and friends. I love going home, but I too was invited to a lot of things. I felt a little rushed. I did not go to any parties.
On Sunday, I went to worship service and after church my nieces begged me to take them to Mobile (which is over an hour drive). I really did not want to go, but I got tired of them calling me every five minutes asking me to take them to the mall.
I tried to visit everybody I could, but I could not please everybody. I know I will be getting phone calls tomorrow from the friends that I did not get to visit. They do not seem to understand that every since that I got married that I have two families and my time has to be divided with his family and mine.
But to answer your question. I do think that Christmas is getting a little too commercial. I feel that people have forgotten the real reason for Christmas. Sorry for the long post.

Zeta Phi Beta and That's The Bottom Line!!

[PrettyPetite]

I thought I was the only one who felt weird. Christmas just doesn't feel the same to me. Today, I did go and see folks, but I just wasn't in the mood to. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed hanging out with family, and unwrapping gifts and stuff, but it's just not the same. I had a better feeling while sitting in the Christmas Eve service!

I think I could be going thru a nostalgic moment, or something. Back when I was younger, everyone used to come down and visit, and we all used to trip out and play games until really late. Now, since all of my cousins and I are getting older (my sister, who was the youngest of the group, is 19) things really aren't the same. Has anyone else gone through that?

Season's Blessings,
PrettyPetite

[May1920]

Well back in 1985 my mother casually "replaced"
Christmas with Kwanzaa. Now at twelve years old (so now I'm telling my age), I was not happy!!

But now I can't wait until December 26 to celebrate Kwanzaa!! The feeling of Unity is wonderful. For those of you who are familiar with Kwanzaa, and the Seven Principles, you know exactly what I mean!!