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In Church this past Sunday, the Minister brought up an interesting question in her sermon: Why did the Grinch hate Christmas so much?
Maybe he felt left out. Maybe the Whos, afraid of someone who was different from them, excluded him from their community. Maybe his isolation and loneliness was what made him so angry and mean.
I read the story to the girls, and at the end, I wonder who really learned a lesson here. Yes, the Grinch learned that Christmas is more than presents and ribbons. But the Whos? Did they learn anything?
When the Whos invited the Grinch to their Christmas feast, his heart grows three sizes bigger. Maybe the Whos realize the benefits and joy of reaching out to a stranger, and including him in their community.
One of my goals for this holiday season is to reach out to the Mr. Grinch's of the world. Reach out to strangers, those people who are lonely, learn their stories, treasure their company.
Just a bit of holiday season thought.
2 comments:
What lovely food for thought. Really made me pause. Thanks for this.
I know just what you mean. It's one thing that bothers me so much about American culture/Christian culture these days... you are right. I am going to read that again with a different perspective!
Steph
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