Today starts the month of December. It’s quite a remarkable thing because it seems like it just was November and then October with the beauty of all the fall colors. Hunting season has been under way for almost two weeks now, and Thanksgiving came and went so quickly.

It’s the month when we celebrate Christ’s birthday, and are overwhelmed by crass consumerism of the Christmas Season. For some it’s a time of meaningless giving, while for others it’s a true celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, a child whose much fabled birth would forever change history. We attend religious services and light candles to celebrate his birth.

It’s also time of celebration, with many special Christmas parties and family gatherings. We see the first snows of the year, as our families and friends come back together for fantastic meals and time for fellowship.

December is the final month of the year. It’s a time of looking back at the past year and all that has changed. Much has changed in the world around us, and we all have changed as individuals. We look forward to a new year and all that it will bring to our society.