Moriches Bay Buzz: The meaning of Christmas

The holiday season is no doubt one of the most stressful and overwhelming times of the year. With the shopping, wrapping, cooking and cleaning, it’s no wonder that many of us come down with a severe case of the Christmas Crazies. Symptoms include, but are not limited to, fatigue, irritability and a huge lack of holiday spirit. I must admit that I am prone to catching the Crazies myself, but, just when I thought all hope was lost, my 4-year-old son reminded me what the holidays are about – GIVING.

Evan recently parted with some of his most beloved toys when we learned of another child who was in need of holiday gifts. In fact, my son was the first to suggest that we give the child his play kitchen, a favorite of his for the past few years.

Not wanting to deal with a major meltdown in a few weeks from now, I made it clear to my little guy that he did not have to give up the kitchen, but that if he did, it would be gone for good. I am proud to say that he wouldn’t budge, and he was adamant that the child in need should have his kitchen.

So thanks Evan for helping Mom and Dad remember the true meaning of Christmas – it’s not what you get, but what you give!

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy holiday!

Items Needed: Members of the Center Moriches PTA will host a Silent Auction on Feb. 5, 2011 in the Center Moriches High School gym at 311 Frowein Dr. The PTA invites area businesses to donate items for the auction to help ensure its success. Proceeds will benefit Arts in Education programs.

For more information, call Parent Teacher Association president Jeanine Barr at 631- 874-8251, or visit the Center Moriches Union Free School District website and click on the Parent Teacher Association link.

Civic Association Meeting: The Moriches Bay Civic Association will hold its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 27 in the meeting room of the Center Moriches Public Library at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend. Visit morichesbaycivic.org for more information.

Library programs: If you read my column in the late Press of Manorville and Moriches, you’ll remember what a big fan I am of the Center Moriches and its awesome programs, many of them free of charge. Be sure to browse through the winter edition of the library newsletter that recently came in the mail for descriptions and details of what’s coming up this winter. And if you don’t have yours handy, just stop by the library to pick up another copy, or visit the Center Moriches Library website.

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