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Redefining the Magic of Christmas
As cited in Memoir #68 – The Magic of Christmas ('100 WILD Mushrooms: Memoirs of the ‘60s'; 2017)-- For a child growing up during the Sixties, it took over seven million twinkling lights illuminating Edaville Railroad to open my eyes wide and flood my heart with holiday magic.
Despite the passage of time and all the changes it has wrought—some for naught, it’s in my best interest to redefine the magic of Christmas. I achieve this by focusing on the true meaning of the holiday which incorporates themes of healing, harmony, renewal, and good will towards others.
Nowadays, I redefine the magic of Christmas by blending the old with the new:
My heart is illuminated from basking in the warm glow of precious family memories, many of them recaptured in my nonfiction collection. My heart glows from the inner peace attained by living life on my terms.
May each of us redefine the magic of Christmas to accommodate our own set of beliefs and circumstances.
Eva’s Byte #289 – The Reminder
For me, more than ever, the upcoming holidays are a welcome reminder ‘tis the season for compassion and generosity of spirit.
Every once in a while—earlier this week, for me—the reminder to view a situation from a different perspective by putting myself in someone else’s shoes for a moment, smacked me upside the head.
As mentioned in previous blogs, one of my ways of coping with the raging pandemic has been to surround myself with bits and baubles which connote and promote a sense of peace, tranquility, and harmony. Hence, my recent acquisition of miniature, artificial Christmas trees to decorate in all-year-round themes: mice; birds.
You might say, I branched out when I recently acquired an artificial 4-ft. Douglas fir, now standing bare-branched between my dining and living area. Having chosen the decorative theme of gnomes, I placed an order for one on Etsy, November 1st, happy to support an Indie entrepreneur with lots of 5-Star reviews. Since the item should have shipped on the 4th, but did not, I messaged an inquiry to the merchant. She responded within minutes.
The honest and heartfelt content of her brief note constituted a tearjerker. In summation, she had to make an emergency out-of-town trip because her daughter’s husband, who has cancer, is only expected to live a few more days. And, she’d brought the materials with her to craft my gnome, which she intends to mail the next day.
Of course, I replied in kind. As you already know, that’s beside the point. Though age-old, the point should never be forgotten about how none of us know what others are going through. Often, it takes an angel who walks among us, to bring home the familiar, yet poignant reminder of extending compassion and generosity of spirit to others all year round.
If you happen to adore gnomes like I do, and perchance collect them, when you boop a gnome on the nose, it’s good luck. Just sayin’…
*My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.
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Every once in a while—earlier this week, for me—the reminder to view a situation from a different perspective by putting myself in someone else’s shoes for a moment, smacked me upside the head.
As mentioned in previous blogs, one of my ways of coping with the raging pandemic has been to surround myself with bits and baubles which connote and promote a sense of peace, tranquility, and harmony. Hence, my recent acquisition of miniature, artificial Christmas trees to decorate in all-year-round themes: mice; birds.
You might say, I branched out when I recently acquired an artificial 4-ft. Douglas fir, now standing bare-branched between my dining and living area. Having chosen the decorative theme of gnomes, I placed an order for one on Etsy, November 1st, happy to support an Indie entrepreneur with lots of 5-Star reviews. Since the item should have shipped on the 4th, but did not, I messaged an inquiry to the merchant. She responded within minutes.
The honest and heartfelt content of her brief note constituted a tearjerker. In summation, she had to make an emergency out-of-town trip because her daughter’s husband, who has cancer, is only expected to live a few more days. And, she’d brought the materials with her to craft my gnome, which she intends to mail the next day.
Of course, I replied in kind. As you already know, that’s beside the point. Though age-old, the point should never be forgotten about how none of us know what others are going through. Often, it takes an angel who walks among us, to bring home the familiar, yet poignant reminder of extending compassion and generosity of spirit to others all year round.
If you happen to adore gnomes like I do, and perchance collect them, when you boop a gnome on the nose, it’s good luck. Just sayin’…
*My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
Eva’s Byte #395 – Getting a Leg Up
The bridge between Thanksgiving and Christmas has a short time span. In my opinion, both deserve to shine for the light these holiday celebrations shed on gratitude and extending good will.
Nevertheless, in my attempt to focus on the true meaning of Christmas and rekindle bygone memories, I’ll be getting a leg up early in the season.
For starters, listening to “The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole. It reminds me of my thirteenth Christmas when I awoke to this song my dad had set in motion on a stereophonic record player under the tree.
Since several trees of various themes and assorted sizes abound in my home all year round, I’ll create Christmas coziness by decking the surfaces with holiday runners and scarves. Then, I’ll situate my Santas, reindeer, and snowmen. As for filling my living space with fragrance, I’ll be plugging in the scent of ripe cranberry and currants.
Watching Christmas-themed movies is a must. Topping my list are the classics, It’s a Wonderful Life and Christmas in Connecticut.
In my capacity of a writer, I’ve gotten a leg up on Christmas through drafting chapter 23 of my Contemporary work in progress (1114 words thus far). Par for the course—it won’t be the happiest season of all for my characters.
*May each of us create our own comfort zone during the hustle and bustle of the holidays.
My sincere appreciation to you for reading this far.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: http://www.authorsden.com/evapasco
Nevertheless, in my attempt to focus on the true meaning of Christmas and rekindle bygone memories, I’ll be getting a leg up early in the season.
For starters, listening to “The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole. It reminds me of my thirteenth Christmas when I awoke to this song my dad had set in motion on a stereophonic record player under the tree.
Since several trees of various themes and assorted sizes abound in my home all year round, I’ll create Christmas coziness by decking the surfaces with holiday runners and scarves. Then, I’ll situate my Santas, reindeer, and snowmen. As for filling my living space with fragrance, I’ll be plugging in the scent of ripe cranberry and currants.
Watching Christmas-themed movies is a must. Topping my list are the classics, It’s a Wonderful Life and Christmas in Connecticut.
In my capacity of a writer, I’ve gotten a leg up on Christmas through drafting chapter 23 of my Contemporary work in progress (1114 words thus far). Par for the course—it won’t be the happiest season of all for my characters.
*May each of us create our own comfort zone during the hustle and bustle of the holidays.
My sincere appreciation to you for reading this far.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: http://www.authorsden.com/evapasco
