Monday, December 23, 2013

Christmas Cheer

Striped sweatshirt and Christmas lights

Do you know what I love about this time of year—the "holidays?" The cheer—I just soak it in like no other. The warm smiles, the friendly embraces, the holiday well-wishes and Merry Christmases and handshakes and hugs. I just love it all.

This is the time of year when so many people come under such stress to find that perfect gift or get in over their heads with worrying too much about the Hallmark holidays we've come to know. I, however, find this season so beautiful. The gift-giving is such a non-existent stress to me... it's not about the presents, it's about the love shared with family, the time spent together, and the promise of life, a savior, and blessings to come.

Merry Christmas, my friends. Sending you all some Christmas cheer, and wishing you a week of grace, thankfulness, splendor, and joy. It's a wonderful life, isn't it?

12 comments:

Pamela Baker said...

Merry Christmas!! :)

Shannon Tatlock said...

Merry Christmas, Aunie! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your family. You ARE right, it's my favourite time of the year too. Christmas Eve is and always will be, my favourite night of the year. :)

Vicki Garrett said...

Merry Christmas!!!

Brittany Fry said...

Merry Christmas!! I have to keep reminding myself that this season is not about the gifts because everyone around me has that huge emphasis on it. I am just going to enjoy being with family and loved ones.

Hailes said...

Totally agree, it's not about the presents :-) it's a nice add on but it's all the little things I like. Games, films and baking :)

Merry Christmas!


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Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...

This year Christmas is all about my little family with Izzy and our dogs. I can't wait to spend some much needed time together with them!

Dina Farmer said...

Happy Christmas!!

Rebecca Kelsey said...

I love the holiday cheer too. Something about this time of year and the cold makes me so happy. I especially like this photo of you, you look so happy and the setting is stunning. I'm so envious of the snow! Us poor Floridians are left out of this joy.


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Annelise Rowe said...

It's such an exciting night, isn't it? Even without Santa or anything... it's still so fun!

Annelise Rowe said...

That's the best thing to celebrate :) Thanks Brittany!

Annelise Rowe said...

The films!!! We watched so many movies this week :)

Annelise Rowe said...

Oh, that makes me so happy!! Thanks Rebecca... I think Christmas is the only time I like the cold & snow :)

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