The Sharing Box

Whilst drinking coffee in Starbucks this morning, I was inspired by a little red box that sat perfectly nestled on one of the countertops – it read “The Sharing Box.”  What a beautiful idea – to provide people with an insignificant piece of paper and pen to share with others some of their most treasured holiday traditions.   I feel that this example, although simple, flawlessly exhibits the core values of the holiday season – the beauty of sharing, heartfelt memories, appreciation and family togetherness.  With the commercialization of Christmas and urgency for mass spending, tradition is lost and replaced with great indulgence.  A gift in simple terms is meant to signify part of a person’s compassion – a non-invasive means for showing gratitude to someone you love or care for.  However, in the present day, the value of a gift is often judged by the price with which it holds or the quantity supplied.  In doing so, society has squandered the true meaning behind Christmas – to return to primitive ways, is to remain thankful for the simple but meaningful customs that have been buried beneath the gluttony of modern society. 

On a happier note, one of my most treasured holiday traditions is spending Christmas Eve in front of a roaring fire, snuggled up between my mum and sister, sipping Cadbury’s hot chocolate sprinkled with melting white and pink marshmallows whilst watching “Look who’s talking now.”