Christmas is feeling just a little different here....Our tree looks like a palm tree that has been struck by lightning....
WOPA...the equivalent to Cincinnati's Duke energy has a monopoly on the Island and the rates are sky high....so we have energy efficient bulbs everywhere and only turn the tree on when we feel like celebrating the season.....or if we want to show it off after dark to the passerbys! (is that a word?)
Anyway...in years past I decorated all flat surfaces in our house, all mantles, window ledges, stair cases, trees, outside doorways etc. Here..storage is limited for off season, decorations are more expensive than the electricity to run them, so with that being said....we just have a few things scattered around the condo......a cinnamon candle helps....oh well...the reason for the season is not about decorations anyway now is it....
Jesus was born in a manger, on dirty hay with cows, sheep surrounding him...The star lead the way for the Wise men to bring the his gifts and to celebrate his birth.....The shephards and angels were so happy to see the Christ child and look on as the night grew long.
We so often forget to remember just WHY we gather together with our friends and family at this time of year....shopping, paying huge fees to have gifts shipped or delivered on time because we are so busy working and forgot to buy. Getting the goodies baked on time and making sure all ingredients are available. Showing off our homes in Holiday glamor,spending more than we have and then struggling through January....Don't forget the reason for the season....Christ's Birthday. Celebrate and enjoy your family and friends.
Merry Christmas friends!
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