Day 19 A Simple Christmas
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.
@thoughtfulmomma I hear you. The changes in Christmas as I get older are very pronounced.
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@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😁
@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.