The month of November came in like a lion and roar it did with many rounds of snow and way below-average temperatures. It truly felt like December.
The first snow is always so magical don’t you think? And soon enough it had me feeling like it was Christmas. I wondered if it was too early to put Christmas music on. Would that be odd? Would I then not want to listen to it the closer we move to Christmas?
Then a few days later I read a newsletter from someone I follow. He talked about someone he knew who was upset that a friend of theirs had already put out her holiday decorations in her home. His advice? Just look away. He meant it in a kind way but the truth was that it was bringing that person joy, so why not just let her be?
It made me think about the Christmas music I wanted to play and since then, I’ve had it playing on a Pandora station when I’m out here in my writing cottage. It’s a soft instrumental station called Winter Solstice.
Even though we’ve been having more normal temperatures the last few days which is expected into next week and the snow is melting, I’ve not changed the station. I realized this morning how much I enjoy the anticipation of Christmas and the spirit it evokes in me.
And who knows, tomorrow or next week I may feel different, but for now, I’m enjoying the happiness it brings me.
xo,
Barbara