This year my recent change of work has put me firmly back in the hub of full on retail which has meant there's been little time to reflect on the joys of Christmas. Tonight at work, we'll pull down Christmas, make it disappear as though it never was and leave the store plastered with clearance signs ready for the mania that is the newer tradition of the Boxing Day sale. Yes, I know there are those of you who feel Christmas has become too commercialised and feel that we've lost the 'true' spirit of it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for sympathy here as I've discovered there is still 'spirit' to be found behind the cash register. I love being part of the excitement of customers mad rush up to Christmas, I love hearing the stories of their loved ones who will receive the items I'm ringing up, I love the joy people get from being able to give gifts to others and their delight in looking forward to spending time with family and friends they may not have seen for some time. For myself, I'll get to catch up with my family too, some I've not seen for too long. So these things may not encompass everything the season should bring, but if it means families and loved ones come together with a spirit of sharing and giving, it can't be all bad. Merry Christmas to all.
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