Christmas is a time for children to enjoy being children. Imagination is key to bringing Christmas to life. As Dumbledore said "of course it is happening inside your head Harry, but why does that mean it is not real." The human world is shaped by belief and imagination.
The Greek philosopher argued that the world of our senses was an imperfect version of the ideal. Everything had its true form in the world of ideas. In our minds as children we believed in Santa Claus, and therefore for us he existed. On an adult level we believe in the existence of countries and democracy despite the corruption.
I would encourage everyone to enjoy jumping into their imagination. Next week the final part of The Hobbit is out and that is an example of how a vision of one author has impacted on many people. Many readers, movie fans and gamers have entered the realm of Middle Earth, in a way it has become a reality that exists inside our minds. Escape helps calm the mind from anxiety and stress and helps inspire more progressive thought.
Believe in the magic of this season, be as happy as possible and I hope everyone enjoys this season of good will.
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