The Festive Season !

Christmas Time, Mistletoe and Wine .... 

At least that`s how the song goes.   In the movies, Christmas is depicted as a wonderful time, shopping all done, the tree is up and decorated.  Pets snoozing contentedly by a roaring fire while the children play nicely. Lights sparkling and snow is falling as friends call round with gifts to share !

In the real world, mothers are stressed with all the shopping, preparations and cooking.  Fathers bewildered while dealing with the tree, work`s party and in-laws.  Kid`s Christmas present lists are longer and more expensive and the cost of the festive season has gone through the roof!

It`s a shame that the real meaning of Christmas is no longer relevant ..... bringing families together and celebrating not only the birth of Jesus, but also love and understanding and the joy of families and all that`s good in the world.

As you come together with your family around the Christmas Tree, opening your presents after a deliciously fulfilling meal and watching a seasonal movie ..... please give a thought to the ones who haven`t eaten a meal and don`t have any family to share gifts with. Some may not even have a roof over the heads.   I`m not appealing to you to give donations, but as you enjoy your festive season, please think about these people and give thanks for all that you have been lucky enough to have in your lives !

So may your meal be amazing, the tree decorations look fabulous, each coloured light bulb work perfectly. Here`s to everyone loving their presents and your home be warm and cosy as your pets sleep contently while snow lays on the ground, glistening around, as laughter is heard in the distance bringing merriment to everyone.

Here`s to a wonderfully magical Christmas !

Lissie  

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