The Christmas Season

Tonight my family and I went to Olmstead Manor (Ludlow, PA) to see it all decorated for Christmas. http://www.olmstedmanor.org It was so pretty! I love lights, and I especially love them at night time. After going to Olmstead, we just drove around looking at the pretty lights. There’s something about peace during Christmas. It has become commercialized and just a busy time where people just want it to be over before it even starts. But I love Christmas and just the peace I feel during it. I think I love everything about it. I love the decorations. I love the smells. I love the music. And at Christmas time, I don’t mind the snow. [See, here’s the thing about snow. I love the crunch under my feet, but I hate the ice. I love it when snow lays it’s beautiful blanket on everything making it gorgeous. I just don’t like the ice and the blowing cold that leaves my face feel like it will fall off at any moment. I could think of a few friends right now that I would love to go for a walk with and smell the woodsmoke and that cool, crisp, fresh smell. So, maybe I don’t hate snow. I just hate the bitter cold.]

But back to Christmas. It just makes me happy. I love warm fuzzy things and curling up with my family. I love cocoa in front of the woodstove. Of course, at my house, most activities are done in front of the woodstove because the rest of the house is so cold. But I guess it brings the family together. :-) And I love Christmas foods. I love making out Christmas cards and buying gifts. I’ve always loved buying gifts, but I think I love it more now than I did when I was younger. I love gifts....heart-felt ones the most, but I find such a pleasure in shopping for others and trying to make them feel special. Christmas just makes me happy.If you live in the area, I’d encourage you to go see Olmstead Manor next Weekend. It’s open from 4-8 next Sunday. It’s just a great time to reflect on important things such as friends and family and what life is all about. And I have to say that looking back on the year this year, I just have to say that Jesus is so faithful and He has changed my life and He is the true reason for the season and for life.

Have a very Merry Christmas!
~Lisa