“Christ is in the name. Even if you do not believe, take note of his teachings, and use them to better your life.”

As a Christian, Christmas is a special time for me. I enjoy it for the message Christ brings, and as a way to celebrate his birth. I also enjoy the message of family and of showing people you care about them. While gifts are nice, they are not required. Words for me are enough to know I am cared about.

Even if you are not a Christian, you can take meaning from Christmas. It is not about gifts but family. It is also about how you treat others. If you are rude and mean to others, then you need to change who you are. The messages and teachings of Christ are useful for all, especially in how to treat others. So this Christmas, treat others well and spend some time with people you care about. It is not about the gifts, but about the relationships.

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Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas (License #306534) specializing in Internet addiction and high-functioning autism. With over 16 years in clinical practice, he treats children, adolescents, and adults through his private practice based in Texas. He is the author of three books — Internet Addiction: Kicking the Habit, Is Your Child Addicted to Electronics?, and So You Have Autism, Now What? — and writes the Spectrum & Screens newsletter on LinkedIn covering technology, autism, and mental health. Learn more at nathandriskell.com.

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