Mood: Rather content
I like Christmas! I have always liked it. I love the decorating and all that. The home seems so cozy and warm and inviting. It is not just the fire roaring that keeps you warm but also the light from the stars in the windows and the candles lit everywhere. :)
My own perfect, dream Christmas is days filled with relaxation and comfort. A time to feel peace and tranquility!
Obviously this does not rime well with what really goes on at Christmas.
When getting older it is a different feeling though. I still love it but it is also attached to a lot of things that needs doing and not as relaxed as it used to be. I miss that!
Then there is the food! Oh, what to say about the food.
For me it has never been a huge eating holiday and I am ok with that. This personal view on things becomes in stark contrast to other people I know.
Perhaps it has to do with that we did not have that huge range of dishes to choose from when I grew up.
There is so much planning and things that must be done for Christmas that one sort of looses the whole feeling of Christmas all together. (Again only my opinion and probably rather selfish right?)
When one is really stressed out about all that needs to be done and bought and prepared, and in the end eaten etc I do not think the level of contentment are even close to where I personally would want it to be.
I have found a creative way of escaping all that I find dramatic and unnecessary by simply pour myself a glass of wine and just sit down somewhere. I mean the food is not for me anyhow, and others are preparing it, so why even take part in that spectacle? I miss the simple Christmas when one did not need a thousand presents and huge amount of food but aimed the focus of coming together with love and laughter.
Ofcourse one can laugh and have fun when eating but it is the stressful preparations I have issue with. I sit in silence or chatting the relatives, friends or family that crosses my path and I do this very merrily indeed. I have, by doing this, also got back to part of the foundation of what I like about this season. I get to have my own “mini” Christmas doing what I want in the middle of all craziness that goes on around me.
I do not mind meeting people and eating food and all that but I personally believe that this time of the year is meant for taking the time out of everyday life to enjoy the company of the people closest to you.
So this is what I do! Very much! I get to enjoy the decorations, the food, the company and all that is Christmas but on my own terms and I love that. I know this might be odd and slightly controversial living in a small country like Sweden but this is just my point of view expressed.
And just to be clear…..I do help out if my assistance is need. :)
Merry Christmas to all and hope you will have the perfect Christmas for just your choices. <3
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