Wow. Christmas will arrive in twenty-four days. The physical signs are all around us. Even without a calendar, I’d know because there are things I love and a few I don’t even like about this season that I don’t see at any other time of year.
What makes me happy?
- Shopping. I like trying to find a special gift to make friends and family smile.
- Decorations. I enjoy decorating my house, driving around looking at adorned houses, even the way the stores and shops show all their festive colors of the season.
- Contemplation and prayer. I take time to remember the reason for the season and pray, especially for the less fortunate.
- Enjoying school days off with the grandbabies. I love spend the night fun and Christmas movie watching.
What makes me less than happy?
- The traffic. Everyone is out and in a hurry.
- The endless commercials on television. I tend to use the ‘mute’ button a lot these days.
- The long lines. Though I tend to be fairly even-tempered, the stores test even my patience level.
I love the holidays. Not so much the hustle and bustle, but the joy and Small Acts of Kindness that surround this time of year. People give, care, and share more during the season of love.
One of my favorite events in the holiday season is our Once Upon a Christmas giveaway. This is the third year and the prizes are better than ever for three blessed winners. Make sure you go to Rafflecopter and enter today. Contest ends December 13th.
$25 Barnes & Noble gift card
$25 Subway gift card
$25 Starbucks gift card
Jewelry
And six books:
What wonderful giveaways!! Merry Christmas!! 🙂
Merry Christmas to you! Yes, the Crew put together some great prize packages 🙂
I love this time of year. I feel people are in a better mood for an extended period of time. The lights, colors and movies just makes you want to be with your loved ones. It reminds me of hot chocolate, fleece pjs and fireplaces with music in the background.
Will be following your blog.
Hot chocolate, pjs, and fireplaces are great too. I love when the gas logs in our fireplace kick on and brighten the room. ☺ And thanks for the follow…
Thank you for the opportunity to win! These prizes are EPIC!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Thank You! The Crew outdid itself this year 🙂
I love Christmas time for all the reason you mentioned above. Thank you for the wonderful giveaways!
MeRrY ChRiStMaS!!
Merry Christmas!
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