We don't celebrate Christmas. But in a world in which most things close
for a day starting tonight, and most radio stations play 24 hours of
holiday music, and many buildings and lawns are full of pretty lights
and blow-up figures, it's hard not to get caught up in all of it.
So while Santa Claus will certainly not be visiting us, I feel that if
we are listening to the music and enjoying the decorations, we can allow
ourselves a few wishes for the day--
1. 24 hours of everybody getting along. Okay, that's laughable, probably in any family, but I can wish, can't I?
2. A year ahead when we focus on the good more than the bad. I'll have
to post this in assorted places in our home as a reminder--it's so easy
to get caught up in the negative.
3. Time, virtual or in person, with old friends and new. This one actually feels doable. Yay!
4. A drive around to look at more holiday lights than we've already seen. Also doable. And fun.
5. A week between now and New Year's full of good food, good times,
relaxation, and reflection. That's not too much to ask, is it?
To all my readers who are celebrating, and to those who are not, here's hoping you get whatever you wish for. (Oh, and credit to A Year With Frog and Toad for today's title!)
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