I see the christmas lights and hear the yuletide carols. I remember hiding under the mistletoe. The yesteryears of waiting for santa, expecting a gift eventhough i’ve been naughty, not nice.
I opened the beautifully wrapped gifts. In excitement i ignore the intricate wrappings. I barely acknowledge the efforts taken in covering the precious presents. Sometimes i forget to give thanks not just for the gifts but for its beautiful wrappings.
Oh, christmas is just around the corner. A time to be jolly and sleigh rides. But what happens when Santa’s reindeers are missing because their antlers are used for decorating? And yes when the sleigh bells started ringing, are you really listening or just hearing?
Although i admit i don’t live in winter wonderland, it doesn’t mean i can’t feel the cold snow and its breeze. But the happy lights of yuletide lanterns and strangers’ smiling faces can make me say, indeed it’s a beautiful happy sight.
One need not wait for christmas day, loving and sharing is not just for a day. It’s all year through for someone with a giving and grateful heart. But every year, i don’t know why i am more kind, when the christmas bells are starting to chime.
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town.
Silver Bells, It’s Christmas Time in the City
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Beautiful writing! Put the MERRYness and Joy of Christmas in my heart!
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Thank you Joyroses. You made me smile by stopping by and sharing your thought here. Happy tuesday and Merry Christmas.
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The spirit of Christmas beautifully expressed. : )
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Thanks Serendipitous Web Life. Thanks too for stopping by.
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So true, Joel. It’s easy to get caught up in only feeling one day of gratitude for what and who we have in our lives. I try and spread the counting of my blessings throughout the year. 🙂
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Thanks Daisy for sharing your thought here. Yes, i agree with you, blessings can be in any form (who or what)
Having readers like you taking time to read this blog and leaving thoughts is also a blogging blessing. I thank you for that. Have a great tuesday.
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Ah , thank you. It’s always a pleasure. Have a great day and week too. 🙂
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Likewise. Thanks again.
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A blessed and merry Christmas to you Joel. Wish you feel the joy that Christmas brings.
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Thanks Tita Arlene for the greetings. Merry Christmas too and yes Christmas always bring a certain kind of joy. Thanks too for stopping by.
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This is Beautiful Joel… I am listening.. 🙂 glad I was able to join in the sleigh bells jingling.. And take part in the good cheer..
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas.. May the Spirit of Christmas ring in our hearts Long after Christmas and into the New Year..
Love and Blessings and may 2017 be a Happy and Peaceful one..
Hugs Sue ❤
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Thanks Sue for the warm hug and wonderful wishes. Have a wonderful 2017 to you and your family too.
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🙂 (( Hugs ))
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Thanks again.
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Terrific visuals, as always, Joel! Thanks!
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Thanks too Theresa for appreciating it. Have a great day.
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A lovely post Joel and I wish you a blessed festive season and a magical 2017 :o)
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Thanks Xenia. Likewise, wishing you a joyful holiday and a wonderful year ahead too. Thanks for stopping by.
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Thank you Joel and you are very welcome ☺🎄
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Thanks too.
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There was truth in this story and special reminders to Be in the moment! Merry Christmas to you, Joel! * **** * 🙂
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Thanks Robin. Have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful year ahead.
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Loving and sharing are the best gifts we can give and receive. Merry Christmas!
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Thanks Lulu for stopping by. Merry Christmas to you too.
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Merry Christmas 😊😊
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Thanks. Merry Christmas to you too lovequirky.
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Oohhh its so difgicult for me to ferl christmas coming this year
Your wonderfull words help me to realize it
Thank you!
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You’re welcome Trixi. Have a joyful thursday, still i want to greet you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. More blessings to you.
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thank you Have a Merry Chistmas s well, a wonderfull new years eve, and I like to meet you happy in 2017
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You’re welocme Trixi. Happy New Year and have a great year ahead.
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Best wishes Joel, do please visit my latest post where I’ve nominated you as a Versatile Blogger. I hope you find the time to participate 🙂
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Thanks Bea. Sorry for the so late reply, it’s been more than 10 days since i log in to this blog. Happy New Year. Have a great year ahead.
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You too! Don’t apologize. we all need time off from our blogs every so often 🙂
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Thanks. Happy New Year. It’s almost 2017 now, will log out and join thefamily watching the firewoks and eat some chocolate cake . Be back tomorrow. Happy New Year.
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Happy New Year to you! We’re lagging behind some 8 hours or so behind 🙂
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39 minutes to 2017. I’ll log out now. Thanks Bea for stoppong by. Happy New Year.
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Love these. So well said. Thanks for sharing your writing.
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You’re welcome Joanna. Thanks too for stopping by. Happy New Year.
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Although i admit i don’t live in winter wonderland, it doesn’t mean i can’t feel the cold snow and its breeze
love it!
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Thanks Daal. Happy New Year.
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Wonderful sentiments, Joel.
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Thanks Bette for the compliment. Have a great week ahead.
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You as well, Joel and A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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You too. Thanks again.
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Every moment of our lives, we get another chance to be kinder, a new opportunity to try something different, but more often than not, we tend to wait for a special day or holiday to do these things, but we don’t have to.
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I couldn’t agree more. Thanks Ruffy for sharing your thoughts. Thanks too for dropping by.
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Christmas can affect people in different ways, and yours is absolutely the most preferred.
Thank you for liking my Dole poem!
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You say it better, thanks for that. Different folks different strokes i guess. Thank you Alan for taking time leaving your thought here. Take Care.
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