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\u201cThe best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.\u201d Buddy the Elf has captured the hearts of millions since the release of the hit Christmas movie <\/span>Elf<\/span> over twenty one years ago. While I\u2019m still a big fan of <\/span>Home Alone<\/span> as my go to holiday movie choice (y\u2019all can fight me later), Buddy shares some pretty great wisdom in this quote from <\/span>Elf<\/span>. The holiday season is all about being positive and being generous to others.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


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\t<\/span><\/span>For as long as I can remember, my Christmas schedule has looked a little like this: at noon on Christmas Eve, my mom\u2019s extended side of the family would meet at my great aunt and uncle\u2019s house followed by dinner at my grandma and grandpa\u2019s house in which my cousins and I would receive our gifts from our grandparents. On Christmas morning, my brothers and I would wake up our parents way too early in the morning to open presents, followed by brunch with my dad\u2019s side of the family and ultimately dinner at my house with my mom\u2019s parents again. It\u2019s always been a pretty loaded schedule, but nonetheless a great opportunity to catch up with family members that I hadn\u2019t seen in a while and, of course, load myself up with all the presents that I was going to receive.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


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\t<\/span><\/span>However, one thing that always crosses my mind at each family Christmas gathering is the change that my family incurs from year to year: the venues of our gatherings would change due to someone\u2019s declining health, my cousins might bring their new boyfriends or girlfriends with them, and, as I got older, the presents turned from toys to money (which wasn\u2019t completely bad). My surroundings were constantly changing and Christmas continued to feel less and less like it used to.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


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\t<\/span><\/span>As the change continued on year after year, I realized that it wasn\u2019t going away. In fact, things were continuing to change faster than they were before. It was at this point that I realized that I needed to embrace the change and make the most of it. I recognized that the change more often than not brought good to my family Christmas time. My cousins\u2019 significant others allowed me to have more friends at our family gatherings and each venue allowed me to engage in something new each and every year.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


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\t<\/span><\/span>During this magical time of the year, I challenge you to accept and embrace the change that comes your way. When we choose to look past ourselves and find the good and positivity in the present (and not just the presents we might get under the tree), we will truly make the most of our time together this Christmas season!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


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Making the most of the change,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Cale Williams<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Indiana FFA State Southern Region Vice President <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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