Is it pathetic that it's only the beginning of September and I wish it were Christmas? Well, I do, and I'm not ashamed.
Photo by Steve Jurveston
I love the magic of Christmas. I love the snow, and the music, and the feeling of stillness that comes with Christmas. All of it can be drowned out if we get too frantic in our lives, too worried about the shopping or the decorating or holiday traffic. But if we take a moment, the stillness, the peace of Christmas can penetrate our hearts. We reach out to others more during Christmas at any other time of the year, spreading goodwill and well-wishes. We draw closer to our families at Christmas time. I love that. I love how close my family is at Christmas (and we're pretty close anyway).
Have you ever gone outside on a winter's night when a light snow is falling 
and soft white snow already covers the ground? Have you ever stood under a streetlight and looked up to see the white flakes swirling towards the ground. Have you ever listened to the utter stillness of the world when this happens? This winter, try it. Get out your earmuffs and your mittens, bundle up, and step out into that world of white and black. Let yourself go still. Feel the cold nipping at your cheeks. Just listen to the world. There is a magic in it that I cannot put into words.
and soft white snow already covers the ground? Have you ever stood under a streetlight and looked up to see the white flakes swirling towards the ground. Have you ever listened to the utter stillness of the world when this happens? This winter, try it. Get out your earmuffs and your mittens, bundle up, and step out into that world of white and black. Let yourself go still. Feel the cold nipping at your cheeks. Just listen to the world. There is a magic in it that I cannot put into words.Photo by Kenneth Libbrecht
So, I guess I'm feeling a little homesick for Christmas. Don't be afraid to admit it's happened to you too--wishing for Christmas at the wrong time of year. Or you can just think I'm crazy. It doesn't matter if you do.
Oh I want to do that now! Standing under a street lamp watching the snow fall, and I normally hate snow, but you're so right! Christmas, and winter in general, the entire season, is just beautiful and peaceful. I can't wait either! Bring on the Christmas! :)
ReplyDeleteWinter is my favorite season, and I unashamedly listen to Christmas songs in June.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the eloquent reminder about the stillness of the season, that truly is one of its unique magic. I think nights are longer just to have more opportunities to experience the quiet of a night snowfall.