This
time of year it’s easy for things to become a blur. The gifts, the parties,
the food, the wine, the busy schedule – it all becomes a lot in the month of
December. So often I think we tend to say, “If we can just get through the
holidays.” With this mindset, it’s easy to forget the things we really love
about the season.
I
went on a run last Monday night in the unseasonably warm December weather. It was really beautiful and perfect out. As I was running in the dusk
all the homes in our neighborhood began to light up thanks to their handy-dandy
timers. It was really magical to run along and see these sparkling displays
come to life. We live in a neighborhood where people really love their
Christmas lights, so I was surrounded by bright, glittery colors for the
remainder of my run.
It
got me thinking about Christmas lights – it’s kind of a peculiar tradition we
have to throw brightly colored lights all over our homes and yards. It made me
realize that Christmas lights are a small part of the Christmas season that I
just really love.
I use white twinkle lights all over our house from the trees, the mantel, baskets of pine cones, to above our cabinets. I think they provide a much needed sparkle and warmth this time of year when it’s so cold and dark. In January I always miss all the Christmas lights in my house and throughout our neighborhood so much. Everything just seems so dark and plain.
As I ran by the dazzling displays of glistening reindeer and sparkling trees Monday night, I realized it’s so easy to forget about all the small things that I love about the Christmas season. For me, it’s just those simple strands of twinkle lights.
I use white twinkle lights all over our house from the trees, the mantel, baskets of pine cones, to above our cabinets. I think they provide a much needed sparkle and warmth this time of year when it’s so cold and dark. In January I always miss all the Christmas lights in my house and throughout our neighborhood so much. Everything just seems so dark and plain.
As I ran by the dazzling displays of glistening reindeer and sparkling trees Monday night, I realized it’s so easy to forget about all the small things that I love about the Christmas season. For me, it’s just those simple strands of twinkle lights.
As
I walked in the door after my run, I was greeted by my living room lit up by
twinkle lights as well. I thought to myself how lucky I was to live in a
country and society where we welcome light into
our lives during this season.
What do you love about this time of year? I hope you remember to slow down and enjoy it. It truly is a wonderful season. May yours be merry and bright.
What do you love about this time of year? I hope you remember to slow down and enjoy it. It truly is a wonderful season. May yours be merry and bright.
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