Christmas Became

Christmas once was color,

sounds, 

and scents, 

and excitement.

Then it evolved to, 

toys, 

and candies, 

and wonder.

Moving on to include 

hoping,

and sharing

and togetherness.

Before becoming 

costly, 

and stressful, 

and somehow disappointing.

Finally morphing into 

secret deeds 

and anonymous gifts  

and soul-enriching satisfaction 

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