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#Magicday… Celebrating

26 Monday Dec 2016

Posted by Kathleen Palm in Magicday, Thoughts

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celebrate, Christmas, family, holidays, magic, traditions

I know not everyone celebrates Christmas. So many holidays, so much magic, so much light and hope and happiness. I hope this magic finds you.

Celebrating is the key whatever traditions are taking place in your house with your family and friends.

This year, it was a quiet Christmas for us, just the four of us. No family came to visit, but the phones were a-ringing with words and images of the day. Santa came and left not quite as large a heap of presents as he used to…as kids age they want more expensive toys, which translates to less boxes. But they were all smiles, so YEA!

The four of us had a wonderful dinner with all the food we love. And Christmas magic means leftovers! I won’t be cooking for days. We played video games and hung out. I love getting together with all my family, but the quieter holidays are special.

As I took one last look at my Christmas tree last night before I turned off the lights, I was reminded of all the memories of so many Christmases before. Each ornament holds happiness of years gone by…when I was a kid, when my kids were younger. All the good times. Sooner than I think, my kids will be off having their own Christmases, in their own places, continuing the magic in their own ways. I will hold onto all these moments, but know that so many great times are yet to come.

Now we enter the strange limbo land of after Christmas and before New Years, where I usually pretend I can get back to normal and fail, so instead I’m going to read and pick up my pencils and sketch (which is another post) and enjoy myself. AND SO SHOULD YOU!

May you find joy in who you are.

May love and magic fill your life.

When you discover the light in you, share it with the world.

Celebrate.

Christmas Eve

24 Wednesday Dec 2014

Posted by Kathleen Palm in Just for fun, Thoughts

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Chirstmas Eve, hope, It's a Wonderful Life, love, Merry Chirstmas, peace, traditions

My regularly scheduled blogs have been interrupted by… Christmas time. Tis the season.

Time for shopping, decorating, and fabulous holiday traditions. The kids are home from school. So many Christmas movies have caused tears and smiles and many wait to be watched.

But I wanted to stop by and say…

Christmas

It’s Christmas Eve. My favorite day of the entire year. Some people might be confused by this… Christmas Eve, Kathy? Your favorite? Really? What about Christmas Day?

Yes, well… Christmas Eve has always held a special place in my heart. When the sun goes down, the magic shines. The lights on the trees glow brightest on this night as we light the way for the spirit of Christmas. Presents wait to be opened, holding possibilities and promises. Santa Claus is on his way, the reindeer skimming through the stars. All the magic swirls through the air, sending hearts pounding with hope, with peace, with love.

Tonight, the kids and I will watch The Polar Express… the bell still rings for all who truly believe. We’ll hang stockings (on a mantle by our new fireplace!). After the kids go to bed, I can’t wait to sit in front of my beautiful Christmas tree and wrap presents and stuff stockings while watching It’s a Wonderful Life.

Wonderfullife2

wonderful life

 

If only there were snow… that would be perfection. But sadly not this year. *sigh*

And tomorrow will come. I’ll drag the kids to church, we’ll open presents, and eat yummy food. Christmas will be full of family fun.

Whatever your traditions, wherever you may be, I wish you all a Merry Christmas… Happy Holidays! With all the rushing and planning, take a moment to take in the peace and hope that is Christmas.

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