Merry Christmas.
You will hear that a lot today!
It is the representation of our Lord’s earthly birth.
A celebration of promise,
Hope
Love.
This year we even experienced the same celestial miracle in the night sky.
Then there is Santa, gifts, egg nog and football. Big family gatherings, at times the only one for the year.
And food.
Crispy skinned turkey stuffed with butter soaked bread with chestnuts or oysters. A perfectly baked ham dotted with cloves, pineapple and cherries.
And the desserts…..sweet potato pie, cheese cake loaded with cherry pie filling and whipped cream, or warm gooey pecan pie with enough sugar to induce a coma.
I could go on and on about the food….
Christmas smells….
Pumpkin spice, evergreen, snickerdoodle all captured in a candle or if you are lucky, some coming from grandma’s kitchen.
The smell of crisp, clean, cold air on the patio.
The cleansing of the past year.
Christmas time is the winding down of a year. The closing of a chapter.
But also a beginning.
Time for reflection, not regret.
Blank planners begging to be filled with fun and festivities.
Promises of change.
A promise.
Remember the reason for the celebration.
God sent us his son.
Family.
For a short time so we may later spend eternity.
Oh, the reason for the season.
Time with family.
The best gift of all.
Merry Christmas my friends and family.
Enjoy your time.
Here it is limited.
Love big
Lorene
