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Sivaram Swami. Spirit of Christmas – Introduction by Joe Paiva A divergent, thought provoking perspective to the  Spirit of Christmas. The commercial perspective of promoting excessive indulgence and the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas is a celebration, a time for giving and not simply a day we exchange gifts. The spirit of Christmas is in the ‘togetherness’, it’s in the thought to which you put into thinking about others, it’s a selfless time, where we forgive, take stock of what’s important and become ‘better’ versions of ourselves. Baby Jesus was born in a spartan stable on a cold winter night.  Wrapped in  swaddling cloths in the same way newborn lambs destined for sacrifice in the Holy Temple were wrapped at birth. ” Christmas is a time for sharing with all the ones you love. Celebrating life in a peaceful atmosphere. A very special time, especially for children once a year. The magic of Christmas. ...