So I guess Christmas is coming. At least according to Meijer it's close at hand. They've their entire trim a tree department set at most stores with the exception of the seasonal pad which will probably be set before Halloween comes to a close at at least a few locations. That's the really REALLY great thing about Christmas though. It isn't a day. It is truly an entire season and although October may be a bit too early for that season to begin I love that we don't celebrate Christmas the way we live our lives always eagerly looking forward until the day just suddenly flies by. For weeks we attend parties and get togethers, we send and receive cards and gifts, we dine on all of the holiday treats; for weeks we listen to the sounds of Christmas, take in the smells, the sights, and the splendor which the season has to offer.
Granted there are the down sides. The general population seems to get grouchier, more violent, impatient and rude as the day of culmination draws near. Money flies from wallets like bats from an invaded cave. Greed and obligation tend to poison the snowy atmosphere. Many of you are already feeling the tension of the season just from reading this and you're thinking it can surly wait for two more months at least before pouncing upon us. But I say bring it on! I love a holiday that isn't just a day, a holiday that involves daily enjoyment, excitement, and festivities for weeks on end. I'm going to (again this year) attempt to make the most of; bake all the cookies my oven can put out; listen to every Christmas song I can find; watch movie after movie after splendid Christmas movie; leave the grumbling out in the snow; and soak in the holidays... AFTER thanksgiving.
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