Does more magic abound in December than at other times of the year? Certainly homes and shops and trees are more sparkly and twinkly. And of course it becomes acceptable to discuss how many falls of raindeer hooves have landed on the rooftop and what flavor of cookie should be left on the hearth. We can deck our halls with golden garlands and fairy lights and gossamer wings, without risk of sidelong glances or being thought a wee bit mad, which is often our reward for such efforts at other times of the year.
More magic, or perhaps simply more willingness to acknowledge what is there all along? What are your thoughts? ♥
I think perhaps it is a sense of childlike wonder that comes out in all of us at this time of year — an acceptance of the full realm of possibilities from mundane to magical.
And, as always, your photo speaks of magic, Georgianna. Simply beautiful!
I feel that this time of year brings strong urge to
a) Let it all hang out!
b) reflect on the year past…
c) become children again if only for a few weeks..
At lest that's my excuse!
smiles.
Mary, I think that's so true, that connecting up with a sense of wonder makes so many wonderful things possible.
And Ellen, there is definitely also a feeling of gaiety and abandon, squeezing everything one can out of the last of the year.
Thank you both for sharing. It's always great to get other viewpoints!
i love this time of year, there is such hope and joy about the place :) everywhere makes an effort to look beautiful & we're surrounded by lovely music! i think we need the festival that the month of december has become, it'd be hard to get through the winter without the twinkling lights of christmas.
So true, Éadaoin! The festivities and joy of December carry though the New Year, until the promise of spring takes over. :)