The Holiday Season is Upon Us🎄

 

 

 

 

ā€œChristmas wonā€™t be Christmas without my presentsā€

-Jo March (Louisa May Alcott)

 

Hello!

I thought Iā€™d drop in…

today🎄

 

 

 

My inner voice is speaking loudly.

 

 

 

 

Iā€™m actually on my way to church to practice the piano for Sundayā€™s service.

 

 

However…I spent a good part of the day perusing one of my favorite shops…Katrina Katheenā€™s

 

 

I think this is becoming a tradition of mine… the day after Thanksgiving I drive 20+ miles to enjoy beginning of the holiday season.

 

 

 

 

I had memories of Ā California and all the familiar sites and sounds I used to frequent during this time of year. Ā If you ever read any of my very early blogs you might remember that in my California home I had a whole closet filled with Christmas and decorating itemsā€¦ Back in those days it was about lots of stuff and lots of decorating. 🙀

 

 

Today as I was perusing this wonderful shop and feelingĀ the excitement of the season a thought came over me…

 

 

listening to Christmas music…snacking on a cupcake (or two)…and smelling the sweet aroma of the apple cider… just experiencingĀ all the decorating and beauty is enough. This year Iā€™m using mini lights on my tree (s) and keeping things rather simple…filling my cottage with those things that bring beauty and light.

 

 

As the holiday season begins….Iā€™m planning onĀ experiencing the beauty of the season… without getting all stressed and wrapped up into divine stress and frenzy.

 

 

I suppose this is the voice that is speaking to me today…reminding me reasons to slow down a bit to enjoy all the beauty…and yes even the excitement.

Enjoy the season!💋

 

Marcia
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6 Responses to The Holiday Season is Upon Us🎄

  1. Joe says:

    I really appreciate your reflections on this usually busy season and reminding me to stop and take in the deeper meaning of the Season!
    Thank you!

  2. Jenny Bonynge says:

    I plan to have more experiences with my family this year and less emphasis on gift giving. I love to see all the decorations and hear holiday music but Iā€™d love to see us all concentrate on ā€œ sharing the loveā€. Love your postings Marcia… ;0)

  3. Donna Kelly says:

    I would LOVE to adopt this policy that you have….maybe another year…LOL

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