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\ufeff<\/span><\/div>\n

For Emily Dickinson, hope is the thing with feathers. In my world, hope is the thing with tinsel. And it can easily be found within classic Christmas<\/a> stories of hope.<\/p>\n

Like most people, Christmas evokes all kinds of emotions for me. There is grief of loved ones lost during Christmases past and holiday stress<\/a> about how handle difficult relationships at family get-togethers. There is anxiety when I add yet another item to my ever-expanding holiday to-do list. And there is the sense of wonder<\/a> when I drive through town and gaze up at all the lights and wreaths<\/a> reminding me to hold on to the magical feeling I felt as a young girl on Christmas morning.<\/p>\n

Most of all, though, Christmas inspires hope. The symbols and stories surrounding the birth of Jesus whisper into my ear, \u201cDon\u2019t give up. Keep going.\u201d Here are just a few of the ways Christmas teaches me lessons of hope and fills me with optimism.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

1)\u00a0<\/strong>Follow the North Star<\/strong><\/h3>\n

An epiphany<\/a> refers to a sudden realization about the meaning of something. It usually feels inspired \u2013 from an intuitive place that is charged with wisdom. For Christians, the Epiphany is associated with the visit of the Wise Men to Jesus. They were guided by the Star of Bethlehem that heralded the newborn king of the Jews. The Epiphany teaches us to trust our North Star, the voice inside of us that is guided by the Spirit<\/a> and will direct us to goodness and truth. The story of the Magi inspires hope that if we follow our epiphanies, we will, like the Wise Men, arrive at the place we were meant to be.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0<\/strong>Believe<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you watch the Macy\u2019s Parade on Thanksgiving morning, you\u2019ll see the unmistakable backdrop with the word \u201cBelieve.\u201d Christmas is about believing in things that defy logic: the Son of God being born to a virgin in a stable filled with farm animals. This holy season prompts us to become childlike in our faith<\/a>: to think with our hearts rather than our brains, to embrace a world beyond our own, trusting that God is with us every day. Christmas inspires faith \u2013 in God and in His goodness, truth, and beauty that are very real but not always visible.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: 8 Christmas Bible Verses to Inspire Love and Peace<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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3)\u00a0<\/strong>Say Yes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Perhaps the greatest story of courage ever told was Mary\u2019s three-word response to the angel Gabriel when he explained to her that she would bear the Son of God. \u201cLet it be,\u201d she said, \u201cI am the handmaid of the Lord.\u201d With great humility, she opens herself to God\u2019s will and submits to His plan, even though she knows none of the details. By uttering her Fiat (Latin for \u201cLet it be\u201d) she initiates the Christmas story and the arrival of God into human history. Mary\u2019s response also generates hope for all believers \u2013 that by saying yes to God we participate in the Christian story and find meaning that sustains us.<\/p>\n

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4)\u00a0<\/strong>Talk to Your Angels<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The angel Gabriel may not appear to us as vividly as he did to Mary, but we are all surrounded by angels that we can call on for guidance and assistance whenever we need it. Like an inspired GPS system, they help navigate the way, getting us from Point A to Point B, if we choose to access their help. Christmas reminds us of the active presence of angels in our lives. They sit at the top of decorated trees as beacons of hope sending the message that we are not alone.<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0<\/strong>Embrace Your Royalty<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Purple or violet has traditionally been the color of Advent<\/a>. It symbolizes an anticipation of the coming King, as well as royalty and nobility. The first candle of the Advent Wreath is the Candle of Hope, representing the arrival of something new and profound. Advent teaches us to anticipate the good things that we can\u2019t see and to remember the presence of the royal King in our lives, who bestows upon us gifts beyond measure. As sons and daughters of the King, we are part of the royal family. We can embrace our nobility and wear purple year-round.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: 10 Interesting Advent Facts to Get You in the Holiday Spirit<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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6)\u00a0<\/strong>Consider the Evergreen<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Evergreens decorate our homes and churches during Christmas, reminding us of the promise of everlasting life and our ability to weather hardship. The evergreen remains unchanged through the seasons, inspiring a message of hope to persevere through adversity. The Christmas tree is a symbol of Christ, the miracle of Christmas, and God\u2019s gift of life. The green boughs on a Christmas wreath or a garland point us the perennially freshness of life — that even when we feel as though our world is growing stale, there is always an element of newness and rebirth.<\/p>\n

7)\u00a0<\/strong>Persist in Darkness<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Light shines brightest in darkness. That\u2019s the heart of the Christmas story, an overriding message of hope that is articulated beautifully in the lyrics of \u201cO Holy Night\u201d: \u201cO holy night, the stars are brightly shining, It is the night of our dear Savior\u2019s birth.\u201d God didn\u2019t come into our world at high noon. He entered our lives in darkness — showing us the way to light, guiding us towards love, and demonstrating how to overcome shadows and blackness. \u00a0Christmas teaches us that even when things seem dark, we can trust the everlasting light.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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