Meaning of Christmas
What is the true meaning of Christmas for Anishinaabek?
Christmas used to be a time when people used to appreciate having gifts of health, family, and friends.
It was a time to find the time to make or get something special for someone who didn't have family, was sick, or was in the nursing home or hospital.
So that the person would know that they were not forgotten.
It was a time to have fun visiting with people in the community that you didn't have time for during the year.
It was about giving your time to volunteer for Christmas fundraising for families in need.
It was a time for giving anyone something without expecting something in return.
It was about having appreciation for children so that they had something special for Christmas so that they felt special.
Christmas used to be a time when people used to appreciate having gifts of health, family, and friends.
It was a time to find the time to make or get something special for someone who didn't have family, was sick, or was in the nursing home or hospital.
So that the person would know that they were not forgotten.
It was a time to have fun visiting with people in the community that you didn't have time for during the year.
It was about giving your time to volunteer for Christmas fundraising for families in need.
It was a time for giving anyone something without expecting something in return.
It was about having appreciation for children so that they had something special for Christmas so that they felt special.