Oh The Weather Outside is…

This week starts that slippery slope into the holiday season. The Christmas displays started going up the day after Halloween. I was at the local Meijer store on my way to work and they were tearing apart the Halloween candy displays and putting the candy on sale and at the same time the red and green M&M’s were being shoved out as replacements. On the other side of the store, the costume area was being removed to make room for Christmas trees.

We usually start our shopping early. I hate the pushing and shoving that traditionally denotes the spirit of the holidays. The endless stream of parties with the high calorie foods and drink are fun but by New Years Eve, it feels almost surreal. It is like all of the fun and excitement for the entire year is crammed into a 5 week period.

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy this time of year. I didn’t use to but that is another story and is still being psychically unwound. Being married to someone who has fond memories of Christmas has helped me to get in the spirit and watching my children as they tear apart the carefully wrapped packages adds to that enjoyment. It is the one time of the year when our family can get together and enjoy each others company.

So as we head down that well trodden path to Christmas, keep a smile on your face and peace in your heart and remember reason for the season.

Away in a manger, no crib for his bed…..


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Cobb