To help us cope with the insanity of the present, we need Christmas movies, nostalgia, brain candy, and pop culture to help us make it through.
I will be posting more about all these things in the days ahead. We need some aid and comfort in these days.
Granted, we can’t bury our heads in the sand, but we need diversion.
Christmas Day was just yesterday (12/25) and I am having a hard time believing it. Seems like it was last week or something like that.
Boxing Day, the traditionally British holiday recognized the day after Christmas, offers an extension of the festivities. People in countries like Canada, the U.K. and South Africa spend an extra day with friends, shopping or watching sports.
It’s origins come from a time during Queen Victoria’s reign when the rich used to box up gifts to give to the poor. Boxing Day was traditionally a day off for servants – a day when they received a special Christmas box from their masters. The servants would also go home on Boxing Day to give Christmas boxes to their families.
To all celebrating I hope it has been a good day of being with those you love and care about.
There are eight days of Hanukkah. Twelve days of Christmas. Seven days of Kwanzaa. Not to mention New Year’s Eve and Day. There is lots of celebrating to do. Be safe, have fun, be blessed. God be with you all.
For many out there this is not a happy time of year. There are many reasons the joy of the season is muted due to realities that are ever present. To those who are struggling know you are seen and loved. May you find peace to get through the holidays. May God be with us all no matter our circumstances. Peace on Earth. Goodwill to everyone.
This morning, after church, the church was prepared for Christmas. Today was the last Sunday of Advent, and we are now focusing on the Christmas season which lasts 12 days (as in The 12 Days of Christmas). St. Peter’s is Ready for the big days ahead. I hope your preparations are going well.
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