I attempted to Christmas shop today. FAIL! It's looking like it's going to be one of those last minute things that I will have to finish up when I get back to California. Home sweet home. Regardless, I refuse to buy gift cards. What kind of joy is in that? I understand how convenient they are, but I love presents under the tree. I enjoy wrapping the gifts with cute wrapping and red ribbon. Plus, you can always get a gift receipt and they can return it if they hate it right? Im never offended with that. I like to at least try and pick out something I think the other person might like. I feel like its more personal.
Even more so, I love the action of gift giving! We have been doing this days of Christmas thing at work that we all signed up for. Thank to pinterest, I gathered some mason jars from Hobby Lobby, picked up those wonderful red paper straws, and put together a jar of hot chocolate, chocolate chips and marshmallows! I adored the way that it turned out. I also enjoyed the picture I was sent of Kendra's cat playing with the jar. As well as, the text that Maya's daughter Hailey put all the chocolate in a single glass! Haha the most simple things can bring joy to others.
It's amazing what happiness the holiday seasons can bring. Thanksgiving and Christmas were back to back this year, with not much time in between. I feel like the great thing about that is we have been on a happiness high, full of love for one another. Maybe it's just me, but I have noticed my lack of excitement in the holidays season the past few years. I blame it on being an adult with no kids haha. Whatever the reason, I re-devoted myself to celebrating all the holidays in their fullness as much as possible. I want to celebrate the joy that each season brings. And this season is much more than presents.
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