You’re probably scratching your head right about now and
wondering at the title of this blog.
Christmas delayed? It's barely
into November and we haven't even had Thanksgiving yet! I totally understand the confusion the title
may bring and I'm here to explain.
You see, the Christmas season here at the Wereb household
doesn't begin on December 1st. For us it
actually begins on the 1st weekend of October.
???? I know, I know, you might
need a moment to digest this startling news so go ahead, take a deep breath and
let it sink in.
There. Ready
now? Good!
Years ago my hubby asked if we could put the Christmas
decorations up in November. I didn't see
the harm in it, so I agreed. It was
great fun and made the house festive, so it wasn't a surprise when he came to
me a year later and suggested we put the decorations up on October 31st. Since we don't really celebrate Halloween I thought
it wouldn't be so bad and again, I agreed.
I have to admit though, when he suggested we start decorating the 1st
weekend of October I had my doubts. I
mean, that is pretty early, but in the end how could I resist his pleading and
I caved in, much to his delight. And
it's been this way ever since.
Except this year. And
I gotta admit, I'm kinda sad. If you
read last week’s blog you'll understand.
You see, due to our ‘double move’ our Christmas has been delayed by a
whole 2 months!
The apartment looks empty without the tree sparkling in the
corner. I miss the handmade Christmas
village my grandmother worked so hard on and the quaint little ceramic Nativity
scene my mother gave me. I miss the
beautiful handcrafted tree skirt my other mother created for us when we were
newly married and I miss the memories our many ornaments whisper to me from
their perch among the branches.
Of course I know that the reason behind the season is what's
important, and having a relationship with Jesus means that every single day of
the year is a gift to be opened and shared, but I miss the tangible effect
those decorations bring in my life. Feelings
of love, peace, family, and community all wrapped up in tinsel and shiny
baubles. And so, let me be the first one
to officially tell you, despite the delay…
HA!!!
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