"Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. It is happiness because we see joy in people. It is forgetting self and finding time for others. It is discarding the meaningless and stressing true values." - Thomas S. Monson

This mixed media painting is about Christmas spirit, about the spirit of giving selflessly, about creating an atmosphere of love, peace and joy, not just at Christmas time, but throughout the year. Life becomes more meaningful when we focus on giving and looking after the needs of others. What we give comes back to us many fold.

The gifts don't have to be monetary. In fact, a smile, few words of comfort, a phone call to a sick person, or just calling to say hello can brighten up someone's day and make a difference. The lockdowns and isolation periods during Covid certainly taught us the value of time with our loved ones. Let's not forget these lessons.

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