After this weekend, I am officially in the holiday spirit.
It actually started last weekend, when Eric was home and we pulled out all our Christmas CDs, put out a few decorations, and decked the tree. Thursday at Sam's Club, I got my first whiffs of fresh pine from the trees and wreaths. Friday I started holiday baking by making two kinds of biscotti; cranberry pistachio and chocolate walnut. Saturday, I shopped, listened to the music, and watched the holiday bustle. Evening found Bob and I at Lake Charles' annual Christmas boat parade and fireworks display. We capped the night with a drive down Shell Beach Drive to gasp at the dazzling light displays.
It's a start but there's so much more; cards to send, gifts to wrap, more cookies to bake. The Moss Bluff Christmas parade (featuring SHHS's Pride and Spirit Marching Band) and a couple parties to attend next weekend. And Eric comes home for a month! I love Christmas. And in the midst of enjoying all the sights, sounds, and scents of the season, I take time to remember the Reason we celebrate.
How about you? What have you been doing to get into the holiday spirit?
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This sounds fun! I started off by writing my Christmas cards, but I never feel like I'm really into it until I get to make that first batch of cookies. And they're done! - nutmeg cookie logs. Also I have been playing and thinking about Advent hymns.
I can't forget to say that I've also had to shovel some snow. At least you haven't had that as part of your holiday spirit. Send some warmer temperatures our way, please.
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