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Day 19 A Simple Christmas

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soulsings Thursday

Day 19 A Simple Christmas 


When I was a little child

My imagination ran completely wild

Thinking of all things to get

Hoping Santa would not forget.


Later it was parents and friends

That gave me joy with all their presents

They shared a meal and many joys

But Christmas is different now than as girls and boys.


Now the kids are all grown up 

And moved far away

But a friendly neighbor 

Just made my day. 


The brought me flowers 

And a fruit basket 

And so just a few simple things

Make this Christmas so fantastic.


Soulsings


  • How has Christmas changed your expectations and joy at Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate?
  • What are some simple things that give you joy?


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Christmas has changed a lot over the years for me and I don’t think I’m quite used to it.


we used to have big family celebrations with lots of food and gifts and fun. And then everyone got older, kids grew up, started moving away or spending time with other families on the holiday.


Those times brought me so much joy and I’m still trying to find the joy in this new Christmas where it’s quieter, not as many people are around and there isn’t as much excitement as there used to be.


I love Christmas and I’m trying to see that the magic is still here, it just looks different.

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User Profile: soulsings
soulsings OP Thursday

@thoughtfulmomma I hear you. The changes in Christmas as I get older are very pronounced.

One Christmas celebration I do not want to miss is the discussion here at 7 Cups on December 25th at 4PM EST in the FIfty Plus room. That is for anyone 18 and older. It is a time to support each other and be grateful for what we have, no matter what holiday you celebrate. 

Since I am cohosting, please excuse this promotion! :D

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I Will try to join in!

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User Profile: Tinywhisper11
Tinywhisper11 Thursday

@soulsings what simple things bring me not at xmas, is knowing that all the older folks who live here get to go home with their kids/grandkids for the holidays ❤ I'm glad they still get to do that🙂 also I buy myself presents and activities to do on the day to beat the holiday blues. The run up to xmas activities are fun, decorating, art, decorating gingerbread houses😁 xmas music😁😁 and spending time by my sons grave ❤ I looovvvee Xmas😁

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Tinywhisper11 Thursday

@Tinywhisper11 oh and that poem you wrote is beautiful ❤❤

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User Profile: soulsings
soulsings OP 2 days ago

@Tinywhisper11 thank you for your kind words.

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soulsings OP Friday

@Tinywhisper11 you sound like you are finding ways to fulfill yourself.

Join us on Dec 25th at 4PM EST in Fifty plus if you are able to.

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Tinywhisper11 3 days ago

@soulsings Thank you ❤ if I'm awake you know I'll be there ❤

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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 Thursday

@soulsings

Beautiful poem soul, thank you!

  • How has Christmas changed your expectations and joy at Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate?
  • What are some simple things that give you joy?

When I was very young there was a lot of excitement about seeing the tree with all its decorations and getting the presents. Today I just love having a quiet time with good food. Christmas time became more quality me-time. 

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soulsings OP Friday

@amiablePeace77 more quiet for me too. My tree is a little metal tree 1/3 of a meter high with little ornaments. 

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