This is a very uplifting thread! Love all the posts...
May I add some festive tunes? It's from YouTube, I have this collection on Vinyl and play on a good system, enjoy and have a safe season! I don't post much, but do read a lot...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_o0JBk13TU&list=PLRlMwG_6L7WWgitggRhJW5pUnSaJysz4M&index=9
@jd1960 I love this music. I'm in an ice skating rink going round and round while the organ plays. It's at the base of our high rise revolving lounge.
Come, sit ... enjoy a hot beverage??❄️☃️ Wassail,hot chocolate,cider,mulled wine of your choice. Enjoy quiet contemplative company by the fireside.
I made us a dessert charcuterie board to share while we relax
@journeywithme2 That latest music you posted is now going to play in my house while I figure out things. So meditative and kind to the soul.
@jeanne-mayell and all the joy of a crackling fire with none of the mess or heat loss up the chimney!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=geuo8ACc0ew
An annual event for Christmas in Sydney Carols by Candlelight.
Regards to all
Today is the day we move our elf on the shelf all day using a sleight of hand my wife and I have developed over the years. The girls will be 11 this March so we know our time with the magic is pretty much up, but - we won't stop bringing our elf out and pretending he's magic even after we know they no longer believe.
Normally we go to church on Christmas Eve and while the girls are getting in the car, we move him one last time and put him next to 4 presents we're allowed to open Christmas Eve night - always pajamas, and always from Fergus T. Elf. He also always leaves a letter. I love writing it every year!
Here's a preview of the letter he's leaving us this year. Merry Christmas to you all :-)
To Emma and Leah, to Daddy and Mom,
When you wake up tomorrow I’ll be long gone
This year was a treasure, each year with you better
Which is why I always leave you this one final letter
This present is for you to open right now
And tomorrow there’ll be more for you, this I vow!
It sounds like next year you’ll spend Christmas at Disney
I’ve always wanted to see that place, please please please take me!
While next year you’re older with new things to achieve
I still come and visit you, if you still believe
The spirit of Christmas is filled with love magic
And if you were to lose that, I’d find it so tragic
Before I leave to head back to the pole
There’s something I want each one of you to know
In a world filled with chaos, I just want to say
There are things you can do to make magic each day
Be kind to each other, work hard at your school
And always choose love even when others are cruel
Always choose kindness when given the choice
Stick up for others, use the love in your voice
I’ll see you next year, my beautiful friends
And wish you the best as this current year ends
And always remember be both good, and yourself
Goodbye, and I’ll miss you
Love,
Fergus T. Elf.
@dannyboy that’s really beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes. Your kids are blessed. Merry Christmas ?
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Greetings from in front of a cheery fire with a never ending bowl of peanut M&Ms and a large and varied plate of German Christmas cookies. This is the dark time of the year in the far north so everything is made more cheerful and festive with plenty of lights and candles. Enjoy the day and enjoy the feasting and festivities with your loved ones!
Well... Santa has been.
The gift I have received is love and hope.
Merry Christmas everyone!