We believe these are what all of us need right now. Look for ways to help one another this Christmas. Reach out to loved ones to tell them how much they mean to you. Because the greatest gift you can give someone is love. This Christmas is going to be very different for our community. pandemic will alter many of our familiar traditions. Yet, this Christmas is a perfect day to reflect on that story deeper meanings, which are as relevant today as they were two millennia ago. Those lessons are not specific to Christianity. Indeed, almost anyone can find inspiration in the story of a young, weary family, making a difficult journey and the birth of a baby boy into the lowliest circumstances that would later change the world. There are families in similar situations today. Thousands of families in Canada struggled to keep a roof over their heads this year. Thousands more lost their jobs to due to a ravaged economy, and, tragically, thousands more lost their lives to the disease. And yet, so many of us who face tremendous obstacles and terrifying adversity kept moving, working, and pushing forward out of faith that things can get better. Small acts of courage change the world around us, sometimes insignificant, obvious ways, but much more commonly by touching one or two lives with hope and encouragement that ripple out endlessly. The holiday season is, coincidentally, the time of year when we are most generous with our time and money. We are tremendously giving people, donating millions of dollars to charity and volunteering countless hours. This generous spirit unites us all. Hopefully, the Christmas story reminds us that we need not give frankincense, gold and myrrh or more modern expensive gifts to show love and admiration. As for making the season special, we all have to adjust our Christmas plans this year due We won spend the holidays with family and friends who don live in our household. But there are still many ways to enjoy the season. Listening to all your favorite Christmas music is always a great way to have fun.