Deck the halls

Christmas isn’t a season, it’s a feeling. Edna Ferber

December is my favorite time of year for a number of reasons, one of which is the annual ritual of packing away the autumn decorations replacing them with festive greenery.  Listening to familiar carols with the scent of northern woods in the air (thank you Young Living) fills my heart with memories of Christmases past. 

There is a comfort in rituals, they provide a framework for stability. Deborah Norville

The holiday spirit is manifested through rituals and traditions.  They connect us with our past and serve as a link between generations.   The special meals, the scent of cookies, the gatherings of family and friends give us a sense of belonging, of community and of collective memory. 

As we are propelled by the Spirit, the fruit that is produced will be love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. I invite you to honor your traditions so that you too can spread that sense of happiness and appreciation for life and the season to others.

Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind. Miracle on 34th Street