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Eva’s Byte #345 – Over-the-Top
Aspiring to the creed of “moderation in all things,” I’ve made exceptions when it comes to collecting gnomes and sea glass. And, although I consider myself a moderate aficionado of all things Christmas, I admit gravitating toward over-the-top renditions. They serve a purpose for bypassing the doldrums stirred by world events and the cerebral circumstances we find ourselves in at any given time.
One of those renditions—getting a daily dose of over-the-top holiday music played around the clock on my local radio channel.
Specifically, Andy Williams’ version of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. While this particular song has always smacked me as the epitome of holiday hocus pocus at warp speed—“the hap-happiest season of all”—it serves its purpose in keeping away life’s bee stings and dog bites which are felt more acutely during this time of year.
For a gal who prefers reading and writing lit with grit, there’s also something to be said for Hallmark’s over-the-top holiday movies. That is, unless they’re too much of a far-fetched stretch for my suspension of disbelief.
Of course, the essence of Christmas is brought home in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol through the gist of: the true meaning of Christmas is to give up one’s very self, to think of others, and bring happiness.
Nevertheless, may each of us cultivate the holiday spirit in a meaningful way because we all need a little Christmas.
My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.
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One of those renditions—getting a daily dose of over-the-top holiday music played around the clock on my local radio channel.
Specifically, Andy Williams’ version of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. While this particular song has always smacked me as the epitome of holiday hocus pocus at warp speed—“the hap-happiest season of all”—it serves its purpose in keeping away life’s bee stings and dog bites which are felt more acutely during this time of year.
For a gal who prefers reading and writing lit with grit, there’s also something to be said for Hallmark’s over-the-top holiday movies. That is, unless they’re too much of a far-fetched stretch for my suspension of disbelief.
Of course, the essence of Christmas is brought home in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol through the gist of: the true meaning of Christmas is to give up one’s very self, to think of others, and bring happiness.
Nevertheless, may each of us cultivate the holiday spirit in a meaningful way because we all need a little Christmas.
My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
