“What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas … perhaps … means a little bit more!”
― Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas
I think Christmas means a LOT more, don’t you? Christmas is special because of the people you share it with. It’s not about the presents, or about how your house looks …
It’s not about how the house is decorated, or even if it’s clean or dirty. Who has ever looked back on their memories of past Christmases and said, “Boy, I loved how CLEAN the house was!”? (Unless, of course, the homeowner was a hoarder and the cleanliness of the house truly was remarkable … But that’s an entirely different topic for another article.)
No, holiday memories are all about the people who help you make the memories.
Don’t get me wrong … you definitely should make sure your house is clean for your guests. You certainly don’t want them to remember the holidays because of how dirty your house was.
I just mean your relationships are more important than the material stuff like the presents under the tree, or how clean the floor is.
Personally, in addition to my family and friends, I value the relationships I’ve developed through Mini Mops over the years. This year has been a good one because of PEOPLE … our hard-working employees, our vendors, and YOU, our clients.
I hope you make it a point to celebrate your special relationships this holiday season.
Merry Christmas!
