Christmas is...
footy pajamas and ribbons and bows
twinkle lights and cookie cutouts
anticipation and waking before the sun
Christmas is...
a crackling fire and falling snow
games and meals and memories
bickering and baking, laughing and loathing
Christmas is...
Sparkling trees and video games and cousins clashing and laughing
children and grown-ups barely acting their age
one word reducing us to tears - of laughter or agony
reliving past wounds, remembering past loss
and choosing love.
Christmas is...
Jesus and Mary
Donkey and sheep
Star and wise men
And angels, deep
Christmas is...
Singing hymns, for centuries sung
Family side by side, hand in hand
Open wounds covered in Christmas best
Remembering the One who came to give us rest.
I love Christmas, but I am thankful Christmas is...
Over
until next year.
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