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Just What is it About this Time of Year?

 

I am musing and marveling about....

Just what is it about this time of year??

It is a time of "peace on Earth, good will to men".

It is a time of universal sharing, caring and giving.

It is a time when people open their hearts, their homes and their pocketbooks.

It is a time of nostalgia; a time of dreaming.

It is a time of childhood wonder (no matter your age),

It is a time of chorales, symphonies, caroling and ..... humming. 

It is a time of togetherness, a time for connectivity (or at least a desire for it).

It is a time of extreme busyness (pre-Covid anyway) and yet a time we yearn for quiet and pause.

It is a time of reflection.

It is a time of memory making and memory stirring.

It is a time of healing or a time when healing feels so needed.

It is a time of emotion, when feelings reign strong.

It is a time when grief hits harder and joys abound more fully.

It is a time of beauty and serenity and warmth.

It is a time of reaching out and reaching in.

It is a time of cozy and cocoa.  

It is a time of twinkling lights and beautiful scenes.

It is a time for walks in the snow or at least dreaming of them.

It is a time of programs and cantatas and commemorations.

It is a time of celebration and sharing.

It is a time for family, definitely for family. And friends. And neighbors. And those we really do not know, but whom we care about.

It is a time of colorful paper and pretty bows.

It is a time of old movies and new games.

It is a time of crackling fires and snuggly blankets.

It is a time for cuddles with children.

It is a time to gather around grandma and grandpa to hear their stories again.

It is a time for the Christmas story and the manger scene.

It is a time of cookies and sprinkles and goodies galore.

It is a time of giggles and laughter.

Oh this time of year!

What is it about this time?

Whether acknowledged or not... it is a time of special joy and deep warmth.

And through it all....when it is all said and done....

It is a special time of inherent goodness.

A time that deep down, humankind tends to love....

A time when people love to love and be loved....

It is a time that heralds Truth and Hope.

Why?

Just what is it about this time of year?

It is JESUS!


                                            




    
                                                  
                                                    
                                                




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