Today is my day to savor everything about the season. I love Christmas Eve - I think anticipating the day ahead is even more fun than the big day itself. I'll be cooking and enjoying the day while I reflect on my 12 favorite things about Christmas;
- Receiving cards. Whether they are religious or silly, have a long family letter or just pictures of the dog, I love them all. It's like getting presents in the mail every day.
- The music of Christmas. I have over 1000 Christmas songs on my ipod. Enough said.
- Seeing my kids perform. Whether it's The Nutcracker, School concerts, or just their silly re-enactments of Christmas movies, I love their contributions to the season.
- Giving gifts. This just seems to get more and more fun. I love it when handmade gifts I've made with love are well received. I love selecting the perfect item for each person on my list.
- The movies of Christmas. I could do a whole post on this. I love many many of them and watch them all season long.
- The Christmas Eve goose I cook every year. Even the cats get a little nibble. Really delicious feast.
- Crafting. I finish presents well ahead of time, so I can sit back and enjoy creativity for its own sake during December. As always, this year I'm starting on ornaments for next year's gifts.
- Reading old favorites. I read "A Christmas Carol" every year. If you've never read it, it may surprise you. Few screen or stage versions can really capture the story well.
- Playing music. Whether on the harp or the piano, I love to dust off my old favorites every year.
- Entertaining. Whether it's rowdy kids or elderly relatives, this is the season to open the doors and pass the cookies. I love the chaos of a good party.
- Visiting. Even better than entertaining, because there's less cleanup involved. Bring on the interesting appetizers!
- Church services. One of the most beautiful times of year.
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4 people stopped folding laundry to write:
ME TOO....ME TOO.....ME TOO....
ME TOO 12 times!!!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I put "A Christmas Carol" on my Kindle this morning!
I actually forced my youngest to watch "White Christmas" with me this week. He looks quite a bit like Danny Kaye--including the lanky, sort of disconnected style.
That said, I have an XM radio in my car entirely because one year I couldn't find any station in Houston that wasn't playing non-stop Christmas carols. Yes, the music is pretty. ONCE.
I think I've reached the limit of my holiday spirit. Unless someone breaks out the spirits. Then I might cheer up.
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