This December, the characters have been making their way to the stable. Yes, I know the magi didn’t visit the stable, nor would they have been present with the shepherds. Yet, they are all a part of the Christmas story and the birth of Christ.
Tomorrow, the shepherds will return to the their flock and pasture land. The magi will continue until January 6 (Epiphany).
After that the characters will retire for another eleven months. Family pictures will again grace the mantle.
Plans Gone Awry
We were going to visit Sylvia’s sister today. Her two sons are back home with their families. A Christmas-Eve storm took out their power. The gathering was cancelled.
A niece was returning to Michigan with her family. They had a meeting with a deer. On the road. Oh what fun.
Bummer about the plans. I’ve learned to be “fluid” around holidays so that when such things happen, it doesn’t dampen my spirits. I think sometimes it’s good to have traditions, but sometimes letting them pass here and there is just as important. Things change, so it’s good to try new stuff every now and then.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
Being fluid certainly helps one cope. With Sylvia’s dad passing, a lot of traditions are going away.
We also wish you and yours a Happy & Healthy New Year. :cloud9:
Two of our neighbors were removing outside decorations today. Since it’s not just about one day, we will be keeping ours up.
Sorry about the unexpected events but glad everyone is okay!
That seems sad to pull Christmas decoration down so fast. The neighbors asked why we keep our lit through the first week of January. We explained about the twelve days of Christmas and Epiphany. They nodded and never asked again.
They will all be fine. We could share our Christmas adventures traveling from the east coast back to Michigan to be with family. That, however, is all in the past, and I’m content to leave it there.
Glad you had a nice day, and even though some family plans went awry, I expect you handled it all. I’m having a great time with my game and not letting myself feel guilty at all.
It was just the two of us, but we did talk on the phone with family. I noticed in your latest post on the subject that your train station and surround keep growing. ❗ I’m glad you are enjoying a guilt-free holiday.