Hufflepuff Philosophy
Wise words from Shanell, Sage of Sett.

"Merry Christmas!" - her Sageliness

It's the festive season, and while her Sageliness does not go "ho ho ho", she does have some wise thoughts for the holidays.

Christmas is a time for giving. This season, no matter what religion you believe in, you can make someone's day by giving him or her a wonderful present wrapped in festive cheer. No gift is too small, and in fact, it may be the tiniest things that touch people's hearts.

You may write a letter to a friend you haven't met up with for a long time, telling him or her how much they've been missed; or perhaps you could spend a day with your friends and loved ones, and tell them how much you love them. You don't need something tangible, or a huge expensive gift to make someone happy - really, it's the thought that counts.

I like this story about a little girl who gives her dad a present, and when he opens the box, he sees that it is empty. He gets mad and yells at his daughter - doesn't she know that it is wrong to give someone a present with nothing inside? The girl then replies in a small voice, "But I blew lots of kisses inside before I gave it to you."

Do little things like that for your loved ones and friends, make their Christmas a little more special. Put thought into your gifts. Wrap it up with love. Give it to them with sincerity. Add their favourite ice-cream flavour to a tankard of butterbeer and give them a toast. Polish their broom till it's gleaming. Eat the horrible Every Flavour Beans for them. Anything goes with festive cheer. Here's wishing everyone a very happy Christmas and a wonderful new year.

Disclaimer: This article does not mean to change anyone's opinions, it is merely for her Sageliness to share her views about Life, the Universe and Everything. Any consequences resulting from the great thought provokingness of the article is not her responsibility.