I can’t believe that people are taking offense at what Starbucks didn’t do. They didn’t put snowflakes, and ornaments, and a tree on their red holiday cup. The offense? Apparently, this is part of a “war on Christmas.” Seriously? Since when does Starbucks, or any company, owe us holiday recognition? Since when does the general public get to dictate how a company chooses to acknowledge (or not) any of our religious holidays?

Why aren’t people upset that the cups aren’t blue and white, in honor of the upcoming Hanukkah celebration?

If you call yourself a Christian, and this is what is upsetting you, I think it’s time to go back and have a long chat with God. You’re missing the entire point.

If you’re Christian, then Christmas is a time of joy, of anticipation, waiting for the birth of the Savior. It’s about giving — the Savior came with the sole purpose of giving his life for yours, for ours. Most of us won’t give our lives, but this is a time when we should be thinking about ways that we can give of ourselves to others. Thus, the entire point of gift-giving. But, how many of us give beyond our own family and friends? What are you doing to be like the Savior this year? Are you giving food, clothing, or shelter to the homeless? Are you donating to help Veterans? Are you building homes for the poor? Are you helping pay for medicine for people who can’t afford it? Are you helping to relocate refugees? Are you looking around your own neighborhood and providing companionship to an elderly person who may be alone?

Stop worrying about what Starbucks isn’t doing. Smile, and be a Savior to someone else.