Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Tuesday Treasures--Merry Christmas!

 If you have been in the stores lately, or some people's houses or driven around my neighborhood you would be convinced that we are just a few days away from Christmas.  There are lights, music, sales... Christmas is in the air and it is not yet Thanksgiving.

I know the lamenters and judgers hang labels on those early Christmas decorations and activities. There are always complaints about pushing the holiday too early.  I tend to agree that is true.  But, I also have decorated early because my time was limited and I fit it in when I could.  Working people have to plan and schedule.  But, I am retired.

I have decorated early some years for various reasons and late some years.  This year I am considering.  For the first time in a while I am not working.  I have time. When do I want to put up the tree, and decorate the house?  I don't do outside lights.  Compared to my neighbors anything I do is puny.  I put up a wreath and call that done.

But, the tree and all of that?  When should I do it?  I am thinking the week after Thanksgiving I might start.  All the stuff is in the basement and it takes a lot for me to haul it up.  So, I will probably start earlier than I would if I were younger and fitter.

I like to celebrate Advent, which is a season unto itself and deserves recognition.  The time of waiting before the baby arrives is a special time of anticipation. I don't want to miss that in all the lights and shopping and songs. If I have learned anything in my 68 years it is this--enjoy today and celebrate it.  I miss a lot when I go onto the next thing too quickly.

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