Well it’s Christmas Eve, and most of the hustle and bustle is over. The presents have been bought and wrapped. The baking is done and the tree is up, sparkling with its lights and decorations. A brand new blanket of white snow on the ground outside gives the world that Christmasy feeling.
Tonight, I will go to Midnight Mass as I do every year. It’s been a family tradition as far back as I can remember. When I was a toddler, I used to curl up on the pew and fall asleep despite my protestations that I was a big girl. Now, I’m part of the choir and we spend the hour before Mass caroling. It is truly a magical feeling to be singing to the Christ child on his birthday.
Tomorrow, my eldest son will be home. He lives several hours away but always manages to come home for Christmas. My other son will be spending the holidays with his in-laws. My grandson, and a few of the neighbors will be here as well and I’ll cook a big turkey and a ham. Mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts with hollandaise sauce, gravy, cranberries, fresh buns, squash, pickles, cheese will all be on the table and we’ll all eat more than we should before we collapse in the living room to reminisce about Christmases past and catch up on all the news.
Christmas, for me, is a time for family and friends. I wish you all the best of the season, and hope the New Year will bring you joy and happiness!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Tonight, I will go to Midnight Mass as I do every year. It’s been a family tradition as far back as I can remember. When I was a toddler, I used to curl up on the pew and fall asleep despite my protestations that I was a big girl. Now, I’m part of the choir and we spend the hour before Mass caroling. It is truly a magical feeling to be singing to the Christ child on his birthday.
Tomorrow, my eldest son will be home. He lives several hours away but always manages to come home for Christmas. My other son will be spending the holidays with his in-laws. My grandson, and a few of the neighbors will be here as well and I’ll cook a big turkey and a ham. Mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts with hollandaise sauce, gravy, cranberries, fresh buns, squash, pickles, cheese will all be on the table and we’ll all eat more than we should before we collapse in the living room to reminisce about Christmases past and catch up on all the news.
Christmas, for me, is a time for family and friends. I wish you all the best of the season, and hope the New Year will bring you joy and happiness!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
PS: Shortly after I wrote this blog, I found out that I have been nominated for a CAPA Award for my paranormal romance - Sex and Cocolate: Dark Kisses! How's that for a cool Christmas Present! Wish me luck, the final winners are announced on February 14th, 2011.
2 comments:
Merry Christmas eve! :) hope you and your family have a great one this year!
Thanks Trisha! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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