Save Christmas!
It's hard to believe how quickly the holiday season passes us by. But it makes me even more disappointed that as soon as Jan. 2 rolls around (or earlier for some people) down go the lights, the tree, and everything that represents Christmas. I still find it ridiculous as well as absurd that the radio stations, which start broadcasting Christmas music the day after Halloween, immediately return to their regular programming on Dec. 26. In most Spanish speaking countries Christmas is actually celebrated on Jan. 6 the epiphany, which to me, makes a lot more sense. In Russia I believe it's even celebrated a couple days later. It makes me sad that my parents have to take the lights and tree down so early. No matter how much I plead to keep them up, I never win :(
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season are all the lights- it reminds me of Jesus, a symbol of light in a world of darkness. Winter is gloomy enough already, why not keep the lights up, at least till February?? ;)
It's been so nice though, having the whole family together for the holiday season. There's nothing more meaningful than that. Now, if only the break would last just a bit longer! I'm just getting into the swing of having time off, and far from ready to begin yet another stressful semester. Sad too, that most of my friends will scatter after the next few months- and I may be too busy to see those that I won't be in class with. But, I suppose life is all about having to say goodbye and hello. Though, maybe it's not always goodbye, but see you later. It's hard to determine where you will be when you run into an old friend. So far, I've had a chance to see several old friends this week- a couple I hadn't seen in 2 years- one I hadn't seen in five, and some I only see about once a year. I try to make the best effort to contact as many people as possible when I'm on the west side of the state, to reconnect. It's hit or miss with some, but this week proved a good success!
The year is young, hard to know what it will bring- but nonetheless it's certain to go fast. The hardest part is to take one day at a time, and to live each day to the fullest.
Peace and blessings for a safe and Happy New Year!!
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season are all the lights- it reminds me of Jesus, a symbol of light in a world of darkness. Winter is gloomy enough already, why not keep the lights up, at least till February?? ;)
It's been so nice though, having the whole family together for the holiday season. There's nothing more meaningful than that. Now, if only the break would last just a bit longer! I'm just getting into the swing of having time off, and far from ready to begin yet another stressful semester. Sad too, that most of my friends will scatter after the next few months- and I may be too busy to see those that I won't be in class with. But, I suppose life is all about having to say goodbye and hello. Though, maybe it's not always goodbye, but see you later. It's hard to determine where you will be when you run into an old friend. So far, I've had a chance to see several old friends this week- a couple I hadn't seen in 2 years- one I hadn't seen in five, and some I only see about once a year. I try to make the best effort to contact as many people as possible when I'm on the west side of the state, to reconnect. It's hit or miss with some, but this week proved a good success!
The year is young, hard to know what it will bring- but nonetheless it's certain to go fast. The hardest part is to take one day at a time, and to live each day to the fullest.
Peace and blessings for a safe and Happy New Year!!