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It's December 1st and today is the first day of the happiest month of the year. I love the Christmas season and the joy that seems to be in such abundance. I am so grateful that for us here in the Northern Hemisphere, Christmas falls in the winter. It helps me get through it. I think there is so much symbolism in the snow relating to Christ and the atonement. The trees and landscape are transformed by the beautiful blanket of white. Even the old leaves in the gutters and dirty streets are covered and it looks so pure and clean. The greek word for "atonement" has to do with a covering. Just as we may be barren or old or dirty, the atonement covers us with it's power and we can become pure and clean. The snow also gives nourishment to the trees and grass that are dormant. Just as the atonement can provide nourishment when we are feeling lifeless and weary. I love the color white, so that is another thing to be grateful for in the winter. Since winter in general is my least favorite season, I am so glad that Christmas is a big part of it. Another symbol-Christ should be the biggest part of every season
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