The air is crisp, and the sky is clear. I know this because despite the roaring fire in the wood stove, the new Christmas jammies, husband snuggles on the couch and my certain holiday induced exhaustion (which every mother knows well!), I had to venture out to the Shedio to grab the Jolly Old Man (Santa!) gifts. Yes, we do the Santa thing. We don't do the elf thing, but we do the Santa thing. He brings gifts and stuffs stockings and keeps a little magic to our holiday celebrations.
We don't quite celebrate Christmas*, and we don't quite not celebrate Christmas either. We keep some of the traditions - the tree, the Santa ruse, the cookie baking, the ridiculous feasting, and enough gift giving to feel blessed, but not enough to spoil. I think it strikes the right balance of spreading joy and love and wonder.
So, on this crisp and clear night, perfect for flying reindeer and magical Jolly Old Men, I wish you all a Merry Christmas. And if your holiday of choice happens to be Yule, or Kwanzaa, or Festivus, or Hanukkah, or even if you don't celebrate anything at all right now, I wish you the best of days and the happiest times with family and friends and relevant celebrations. Love and light <3
Happily Spinning,
~Kara
*Christian Christmas
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