Sunday, December 19, 2010

IN LOVE WITH CHRISTMAS

It’s the weekend before Christmas and the jovial hustle and bustle of the season is disappearing and being replaced with sheer panic.  I watched outside my office window on Friday as people were frantically running in and out of stores with manic looking faces. My humour is often twisted and I found the craziness absolutely hilarious.  At lunch time, I took a mandarin orange and sat out on the bench in front of my office and people watched.  I knew that I looked quite calm because I felt it  and I knew that my Christmas shopping has long since been purchased, wrapped and delivered to those I will not see on Christmas day.  One woman actually told me I looked too “gawd damn happy", for which I broke out into another fit of the giggles.  She snorted at me and I could see she did not appreciate my amusement. I wondered what she would have thought had she known that I have already started my Christmas shopping for next year?  Perhaps, that is better left unknown.

I look forward to the yearly traditions that the holiday season provides to me.  From sitting and watching the same Christmas movie year after year with my mom, to tearing bread to get it ready for stuffing the next day, to opening one small gift on Christmas Eve.  Little moments are in abundance and filled with simple happiness. Christmas mornings are sweet and innocent and even the pooches get into it.  My better half makes a scrumptious breakfast and we eat and relax while listening to Christmas music.  Later in the day we settle down with the rest of our extended family and some how survive the chaos that ensues with the too many cooks in the kitchen and too many opinions on whether the turkey is done.  We eat and rest our rather fully bellies followed by games aplenty. It is a tumultuous joy.

And when everyone has gone, we sit quietly in the soft hues of the Christmas Tree lights reflecting on the day.  Good or bad, it is always memorable.

For some it is about the religious aspect of the day, for which I respect.  For me, however, when it is all said and done, it is not about the receiving of anything but it is about the giving of myself and the much needed reminder of how blessed I am. But mostly, and as corny as it sounds, it is all about the joy of  being in love with Christmas.

Until Next Time.
Smooches Pooches

15 comments:

  1. Wow, you are prepared. Great post! I am mostly done except for my wrapping. Your excitement about Christmas rubs off and I am looking forward to the holiday season.

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  2. I aspire to be that efficient when it comes to Christmas. lol

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  3. oh good, you put this one back up!
    i wish i was feeling as excited about it this year. maybe next year.

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  4. I just have a little wrapping left to do, and Christmas Eve supper to prepare, and Christmas dad dinner to prepare...................

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  5. As a kid I loved Christmas, but what I see now makes my stomach turn. All this commercialism leaves a bad taste in my mouth, better stock up on Christmas candy...:)

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  6. It seems we all need to get our children and grandchldren to get in the true spirit of the Holidays!

    Joyeaux Noel!

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    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  7. I am looking forward to coming home from work on Christmas Eve to find Bud at my house, with the Christmas lights on, waiting for me. Then I can relax for a few hours--and sleep a bit later in the morning.

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  8. Christmas brings out the kid in me! I love this time of year! And I can see you sitting on the bench outside your office, calmly people watchign with your tangerine! Hilarious is how many looks of bewilderment and fury are sent your way by the procrastinators of the world! Merry Christmas!

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  9. I love Christmas whether I'm rich or poor, with friends or alone. It's just that magic of music, decorations and good cheer. Love it.

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  10. This is a beautiful post. I will admit, I do find all the grumpy shoppers around me amusing. There is no need to get crazy. Christmas is supposed to be fun.

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  11. Your post is a breath of sweet, crisp, Christmas air. I can almost smell Christmas when I read it!

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  12. I usually start shopping on Christmas Eve.

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  13. Beautifully said. I love all of the traditions of Christmas. It's my favorite time of the year. I'm in love with Christmas too. *hugs*

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  14. Your'e one smart lady. Thanks to your planning, you can avoid the shopping trolley joust!

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  15. Haha I'm the same. All my presents are bought, wrapped and delivered too! I'm insanely organised. I buy them throughout the year ya see. Last year I had everything done by November haha!

    Hazel xxx

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