Christmas
In the spirit of the holiday season (and Christmas only 10 days away), it is customary to mail out holiday cards to your closest family members, friends, and colleagues. Having done that last week, I am at a loss as to what I should say now. Usually I would take this time to summarize the past year in a snapshot of pictures or a short essay about what I have accomplished. But it is also around this time of year that I become extremely cynical. So let’s go with that for right now.
Doesn’t it seem like Christmas has been around longer than it used to be? I mean we are in the middle of December, but I feel that we have been surrounded by Christmas for the past two months. Seriously, I remember when Christmas decorations wouldn’t be displayed in stores until the day after Thanksgiving, which only increased anticipation of the upcoming season (which was great, by the way). But now, Christmas decorations were up even before Halloween! And that is absolutely ridiculous.
Not only is Christmas around longer than it used to be (maybe that’s why I can hardly ever get into the Christmas spirit anymore) but everyone seems to want to get in touch with old friends and extended family. Now I I don't want to be a Christmas hater or anything, but I hate (absolutely hate) the artificial Christmas notes and gatherings. Now if you know me at all, you would know that I love to go out and eat. I love food and I love planning my whole day around food. So if I consider you a friend (or someone I would want to see and catch up with), I would have seen (and/or spoken with) you sometime over the last few weeks or over the last few months…either going out to eat or talking about going out to eat.
So what am I suppose to do when I get a random Christmas card from someone I don’t even remember meeting or a random note in a card that reads “we should get together sometime?” The first thought that pops into my head, is "yeah sure…there is a reason why I haven’t seen you in awhile." And you know what? I’m ok with that. There are some people who you consider your friends, other people who you get along fine with on a regular basis, and some people who you wish you never have to see again. You all know what I am talking about and you can think of people that fall into both categories, so why is it so bad that when people actually exercise this “show of favoritism” do people get offended? Yeah, I don’t know why I am asking, because I really don’t care.
Well I would hate to end this blog on a sour note considering I have to be jolly and all...so I will leave you with my list of favorites for this time of year. Enjoy!
Favorite holiday drink? Sparkling Apple Cider
Favorite holiday movie? Love Actually
Favorite holiday song? Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
Favorite holiday tradition? Mistletoe...although I never put one up...so decorating the house with lights
This year's holiday wish? Peace, good health, and happiness for my family and friends
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Doesn’t it seem like Christmas has been around longer than it used to be? I mean we are in the middle of December, but I feel that we have been surrounded by Christmas for the past two months. Seriously, I remember when Christmas decorations wouldn’t be displayed in stores until the day after Thanksgiving, which only increased anticipation of the upcoming season (which was great, by the way). But now, Christmas decorations were up even before Halloween! And that is absolutely ridiculous.
Not only is Christmas around longer than it used to be (maybe that’s why I can hardly ever get into the Christmas spirit anymore) but everyone seems to want to get in touch with old friends and extended family. Now I I don't want to be a Christmas hater or anything, but I hate (absolutely hate) the artificial Christmas notes and gatherings. Now if you know me at all, you would know that I love to go out and eat. I love food and I love planning my whole day around food. So if I consider you a friend (or someone I would want to see and catch up with), I would have seen (and/or spoken with) you sometime over the last few weeks or over the last few months…either going out to eat or talking about going out to eat.
So what am I suppose to do when I get a random Christmas card from someone I don’t even remember meeting or a random note in a card that reads “we should get together sometime?” The first thought that pops into my head, is "yeah sure…there is a reason why I haven’t seen you in awhile." And you know what? I’m ok with that. There are some people who you consider your friends, other people who you get along fine with on a regular basis, and some people who you wish you never have to see again. You all know what I am talking about and you can think of people that fall into both categories, so why is it so bad that when people actually exercise this “show of favoritism” do people get offended? Yeah, I don’t know why I am asking, because I really don’t care.
Well I would hate to end this blog on a sour note considering I have to be jolly and all...so I will leave you with my list of favorites for this time of year. Enjoy!
Favorite holiday drink? Sparkling Apple Cider
Favorite holiday movie? Love Actually
Favorite holiday song? Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
Favorite holiday tradition? Mistletoe...although I never put one up...so decorating the house with lights
This year's holiday wish? Peace, good health, and happiness for my family and friends
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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