Twelfth Night and Dismantling My Home

As I looked around my neighborhood the day after Christmas, I spotted a few trees by the curb and decorations removed from the front of several houses. Their holidays were over, yet mine was still ongoing. There were more parties, New Year’s Eve, and Twelfth Night. I can’t remove the greenery, festive candles, colorful decorations untilafterthis day. I don’t object to others dismantling their homes, but I simply can’t bring myself to take apart the holiday season.This night, Twelfth Night her...