Never mind the twelve days, the best day of Christmas for me is when the decorations go back into their box.
I’ve put everything away early this year. I know twelfth night is the traditional time but if over-enthusiastic people can start the dratted season early, I can also be a bit previous in calling a halt.
It’s been even easier to pack up this year, I got an artificial tree for the first time. For 35 years, I always favoured a real tree in the interests of authenticity but Christmas doesn’t have any credibility any more so why continue to strive for that.
No needles has meant the happy task has been completed a bit too quickly but it’s still just as satisfying to tape the box up! My heart feels lighter and gladder when Christmas and New Year are over; now that really is something to celebrate.
No needles has meant the happy task has been completed a bit too quickly but it’s still just as satisfying to tape the box up! My heart feels lighter and gladder when Christmas and New Year are over; now that really is something to celebrate.
