Boy Do We Need The Holiday Season!

Everyone has their own definition of what Christmas is all about and to me it’s not about the day but the season which separates it from other great holidays like Thanksgiving and the 4^th of July.  Those are fun-filled days and maybe even a weekend loaded with tradition but for the most part it’s a one-and-done thing.  For some diehards the Christmas season began the day after Halloween and while that’s a bit early I do understand why.  Regardless of what’s going on around us we need and deserve some joy in our lives and for many this time of year allows just that.

Many take great pride in the decorating of their homes, both inside and out and while those large inflatables on front lawns are not for me they are indeed festive. Then there is the Christmas tree and from the time I was growing up it always had to be a real tree, one that offered the smell which let you know it was Christmas.  To me not having a real tree was almost blasphemous but a couple of years ago we purchased new furniture for the living room and it took away the spot where the tree used to go. So now we have one of those pre-lit trees with clear lights and I actually like it and there are no needles to pick up.

For some reason I’ve grown to like the holiday season a bit more in recent years. As you might know I have somewhat of an obsession with Christmas movies and I’m even okay with the holiday music we’ve been playing 24/7. Certainly much of what I love about the holiday season is having grandchildren to share it with. Five year old Carter has mastered the ability to tear open presents and while Luca just turned 1 he’ll have his share as well and I’m sure Carter will open them for him. Watching the two of them on Christmas Eve when the family is all together will warm my heart and bring a smile to my face.

To all of you a sincere wish for a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyful Kwanzaa…even a Happy Festivus.  May you experience Peace & Joy!