Lucy and I made a brew and sat down for a Christmas couch chat. Here’s the themes for the season that matter to us.
Traditions: It may be decorating the tree, going to Sharon’s annual Christmas Eve party or reflecting at Midnight Mass. These traditions don’t have to be profound to matter. They become a seasonal moment away from everyday life.
Family: It’s not just for the love of decorations that pulls both of us back home each year to decorate the tree. Take every opportunity the parties and traditions offer to be with your loved ones and the joy those relationships bring.
Having fun: There’s lights, parties, cheerful chatter in the house. Anticipation and joy spreads between strangers in a unique way.
Looking: We look above street level to take in the glowing lights. We look beyond the adverts to seek out the real perfect gift. We look beyond ourselves to those who struggle with loneliness and hardship.
Love: Love underpins it all. It may feel like obligations, arguments and chores, but it’s always borne out of care and love for those we’re celebrating with.
What does Christmas mean to you?
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