It’s December 23rd – the “eve of Christmas Eve”. I’ve been hearing a concern from many who say something like … “I’ve not finished making/sending my Christmas cards – or received cards from friends I forgot to include in my Christmas card list? I meant to, but … the weather was miserable, I wasn’t well, work/the kids were demanding my attention, I didn’t have the energy, the postal strike upset my plans, I can’t get into the mood for Christmas this year with all of the terrible news …”
It’s the eve-of-Christmas-Eve and they’re thinking that it’s too late to mail anything before Christmas … the clock is ticking … December 25th is almost here and Christmas will be over too soon.
No! Christmas won’t be over on December 26th.
Christmas isn’t just one day.
Christmas is an entire season!
Christmas Day simply is the First Day of the “Season of Christmas” and it’s followed by eleven other days: the Twelve Days of Christmas! 🙂
So ignore the television celebrities who have been having special 12 day giveaways … ignore the stores who will quickly remove the Christmas displays and put up Valentine’s Day displays. Ignore it all and enjoy the Twelve Days of Christmas. Each precious one of them.
The reality is – you’ve got time to enjoy Christmas!
… you’ve got time to bake cookies and take them to a neighbour or friend who is unwell or on their own.
… you’ve got time to send Christmas cards to family and friends.
… you’ve got time to decorate because –
Because the Season Christmas lasts until the end of January 5th!
On each of the Twelve Days of Christmas, “Soulistry” will offer a reflection about that day and link it to the well- known Twelve Days of Christmas song in a unique way. The series begins tomorrow night, Christmas Eve, at https://soulistry.com/blog Check it out each day or simply subscribe (it’s free).
May the Season of Christmas … all Twelve Days … extend the Spirit of Christmas beyond Christmas Day.
May the Spirit of Christmas dwell deep within.
May the Spirit of Christmas bring peace, joy, love, and hope to our pandemic-riddled world.
And by the way, if you wanted to send someone Christmas greetings (a card, a visit, a phone call, an email) do it! You’ve got lots of time. 🙂
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Growing up in St John’s, Christmas and our Christmas tree always lasted until my birthday, Jan 5th. It’s still that way at our house. Thank you.
Thank you , June!!! I absolutely do live Christmas this way, but am looked at askance pretty frequently. I continue on… sending cards, gifts after the rush. I want them sent with care and consideration not hysteria.
As we all strive to slow down this season, thank you for the reminder that Christmas is more than a single day.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful reflection, June. Happy Christmas and Christmastide to you. 🙂💖🎄