1. Do you struggle with the commercialization of the holiday season? What helps you keep your focus when the season’s busyness and commercialism start to take over?
I don't really struggle, but I don't like all the commercialization. I don't like seeing Christmas stuff out with Halloween decorations or Thanksgiving. Again, I think Thanksgiving gets a bad rap. Sales start too early making the season seem rushed.
Traditional activities help me to keep the true meaning of Christmas. Reading the Christmas Story, singing Christmas Carols, attending church services, and displaying the Nativity Scene help me to remain focused .
2. What's one small thing you want to savor before the year ends?
First, I need to declutter negative thoughts!
I want to be able to give myself permission to feel good in the small moments. Sometimes, I still feel guilty. I want to savor the good memories and fun times I did have. I will savor the fun time I had on my cruise.
3. December 9th is National Christmas Card Day. Do you still send Christmas cards? If so does yours include a photo or is it a more traditional card, or maybe homemade? How do you feel about the tradition of exchanging cards at the holidays? If Hanukkah is the holiday you celebrate in December do you send cards to mark the occasion?
I still send Christmas cards; no photo included. I don't send as many as I use to, though.I usually send cards to my close-knit friends and family who lives far away.
People have gotten out of the tradition of sending Christmas cards.
4. What's your least favorite holiday related task? What's your favorite?
5. Let's do a little holiday this or that?
- shopping or wrapping
- baking or decorating
- eggnog or wassail
- real tree or artificial
- turkey or ham
- white lights or colored lights
- ugly sweaters or matching pjs
- peppermint or cinnamon
- presents Christmas Eve or presents Christmas Day
6. Insert your own random thought here.
My grandson, Blake, (the one with the big grin and red hat) was in the Christmas Parade Saturday night. The 8 and under football team for Abingdon was in the Championship Football game so the team was able to ride in the parade. It was a cold and damp evening. Parade started at 6pm. I met daughter in a parking lot, walked 4 miles, and kept up with the twins while daughter kept up with the dog! I was determined to see Blake on the float and take a picture. AND I DID!!!
Emily sent me this later that night!
Have a great rest of the week and Enjoy Life!!!
Ha-that sprinting comment : ) Good for you! And you got your picture! Our little town's parade was also on a frigid night. It was really long and we tried to duck out early but got blocked in a parking lot so stayed to the bitter end. I also dislike seeing Halloween mixed with Christmas. Halloween has really gone over the top in my opinion. Have a great day!
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