‘Tis the season!

Dec 2nd, 2005 by Accidental Thinker

I’ve let my inner kid escape, and there’s no stopping her now. The Christmas season is upon us, and I’m feeling the spirit. The decorations are up, the Christmas music is playing in the background, the Christmas cards are ready to go out, and I’m feeling extra smiley. I love this time of year.

Tonight we partook in what has become an annual tradition. We went to Disney/MGM Studios with friends to see the light display. All 5 million of them. Really. 5 million lights! The evening could not have been more perfect for it. A rare cold snap made it feel almost like winter. The fake snow shooting down from above seemed like it belonged more than it ever has before. Because of the cold weather, we could almost believe it was real. The piped-in Christmas carols had me singing and bouncing along. And the steaming hot chocolate was just the thing to top it all off.

Here’s what I love about this season, religious preferences and politically correct discussions aside. It’s the fact that watching my kids enjoy it brings out the kid in me. Tonight, I watched Maia’s thrill at the fake snow falling in her hair, and Noah’s thrill at it landing on his face. I watched them chasing the falling “snow” (really soap bubbles), trying deliriously to catch more. I watched them both marvel at the lights and get excited about drinking hot chocolate. And a little part of me couldn’t help being excited right along with them. Because it wasn’t about the shopping, or the presents, or the bah humbugs. It was just about feeling happy and sharing the good cheer. But my darling daughter totally takes after her thin-blooded mother. Because as we were leaving, she, who was dressed more warmly than any of us, announced with high spirits that she had just said a little prayer to God. She prayed for heat. Amen to that! (Though I make exceptions when Christmas carols and fake snow and hot chocolate are involved.)

No matter what cultural or religious observances you honor in the coming weeks, it’s time to get your holiday mood on. It’s the season for being a little bit happier and little bit nicer. It’s the season for slowing down to remember what is important and why you celebrate. It’s the season for cherishing your loved ones. It’s the season for being a kid again. Who’s in with me?

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15 Responses to “‘Tis the season!”

on 02 Dec 2005 at 11:57 pm1bornfool

Nicely said. It makes me want to go sledding, if we had any snow. (Really, I’d rather be at Disney/MGM with fake snow.)
on 03 Dec 2005 at 3:51 am2jona

It sounds wonderful! Here – we just have rain, rain, more rain, and bloody strong winds!

I want to just enjoy the important stuff, I really do, but I’m getting pulled in so many directions and I’m so far behind – right now all I feel is panic!

But not to worry, I shall keep popping in here to raise my spirits and with any luck I’ll catch some of your joy :o)
on 03 Dec 2005 at 8:38 am3Mike (exscientia)

Last year I took nine of our Christmas CDs , converted them to MP3 and burned them to one CD and the MP3 player. Iâ€™ve been listening to everything from A Baroque Christmas to The Old Classic Songs to Mannheim Steamrolled on the DVD player all week. I LOVE the season â€“ oh, about PC â€¦. Never mind you can fill in the blanks.
on 03 Dec 2005 at 9:56 am4Theresa

Count me in! I love this time of year! And we have real snow! Although I’d gladly trade you!
on 03 Dec 2005 at 10:14 am5Jolynn

You said it perfectly. I love this time of year because it’s the one time I get show others how much I really appreciate them, and not just with the gifts that are given. I hate when people say they don’t like Christmas and how material it is, they completely miss the point.
on 03 Dec 2005 at 10:33 am6Karen

The light display sounds incredible! It is fun being a kid again and to see thing in a different light. 🙂

It is a special time of year, no matter what beliefs. Even though there are some rude people doesn’t mean they’ll spoil my Christmas; it’s in my heart where it belongs.
on 03 Dec 2005 at 11:47 am7Fred

I’m definitely in the mood. I have Christmas music playing right now as I’m blogging. (Charlie Brown music!)

The tree goes up tonight, and the house gets decorated tomorrow.

What will make it complete is when the boxes start arriving from Amazon.com that I ordered. Then it’s officially the holiday season for me.
on 03 Dec 2005 at 11:50 am8Fred

P.S. Gotcha linked – I’m a regular here now if it’s okay with you.
on 03 Dec 2005 at 11:52 am9wordwhiz

I’m in!!! GREAT post!!
on 03 Dec 2005 at 1:30 pm10FTS

I’m all about the spirit!

Merry Christmas! 🙂
on 04 Dec 2005 at 9:18 am11Ivy

I’m with ya! I got back home last night (yippee) and put a tree up immediately. Nothing huge and fancy, but it’s pretty and twinkly and makes me smile when I walk by it!
on 04 Dec 2005 at 10:47 am12TSB

It’s been hard for me to get in the spirit this year but I’m sure it will move me as soon as I get my butt to the mall ans start doing some shopping. I do love my tree and we’ve had lots of snow so far this year, so I’m gettin there 🙂
on 04 Dec 2005 at 8:04 pm13Jamie Dawn

I’m with you! I am really getting into the holiday spirit! I’m eager for Christmas, but I don’t want it to be over too soon. Santa still leaves goodies in my kids’ (ages 15 & 17) stockings and we will leave out cookies and milk for the jolly, old elf and his jolly, old wife.
Merry Christmas to all!!!
on 05 Dec 2005 at 12:14 pm14Lois Lane

(raises hand) Oooh! I’m in!
Lois Lane
on 06 Dec 2005 at 10:07 am15Fred

I LOVE that display. We’ll be at Disney for three days right before Christmas; I can hardly wait!