Merry Christmas, Winter Solstice and all that jazz

On Christmas Eve my husband and I were out in the cold decoration our deck and trees. We finally got a small break in the weather and got to go out, get Christmas shopping, food and outdoor decorations that apparently are shatterproof. I tested this theory when my weak trembling frozen fingers dropped them onto pavement many times.



We were thrilled with the effect! The hardest part was finding garland but we managed and then there was no stopping us.



We even decorated the deciduous trees and one of our neighbours stopped by to tell us how much they loved them!



Even though I don't technically celebrate Christmas in a spiritual way, it is still fun to turn on the Yule tree, have a fire burning in our fireplace and open presents from our families. Maybe next year I will get home for Christmas but there is something special about the holidays in your own home which is something we have wanted for a very long time. Most years my husband I have been separated for Christmas, our families in two different provinces. It was a tough year and I think just vegging amongst all the wrapping paper and chaos in our house was just what we needed.

Whatever you celebrate (or don't) I hope you are having a great holiday! I'm going to be taking it easy, hoping to get out to lots of movies and just relaxing for a while. We have a huge storm coming for the fourth Monday in a row and this time it might bring snow. I may end up watching more movies on TV than going out to the theatre if we get snowed in but my fridge is full so who cares right?

Brightest Blessings to all!

~ Suzie