On the Eleventh Day of a Feminine Christmas
If you are anything like me, you are itching to take down your Christmas tree. And now that Valentine’s Day has invaded your local drugstore, it may feel incongruent to have all your decorations still up. In addition, our weather has turned positively balmy and although I haven’t lost that Christmas-feeling entirely, I’m already thinking about January.
And it’s really too bad. The world just keeps on chugging towards the Next Big Thing. But I won’t let it end my personal Christmas. Like the lady of the house above, I’m wearing my apron too. And although I’m tidying up a bit, my wreaths still hang and my candles are still lit. I bought a large bouquet of flowers at the market yesterday which includes a fresh Star of David and some winterberry. It looks so pretty and festive on my coffee table in my old Christmas vase.
It’s ok to start thinking about the new year and what it will bring – afterall New Year’s Eve is but a few days away. But let’s dig in our heels and not give in to all those ads for gyms and diets. I’m still enjoying the last of the eggnog with ground nutmeg. And like our lady above, I even baked another batch of cookies. January will arrive right on schedule whether my tree is up or not.
Are you still celebrating?
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galant
You illustrate your blog posts so beautifully, where do you find all these lovely images, Donna?
Margaret P
Ann
Still celebrating….but tree is down and decorations packed away for another year. We had guests the weekend after Thanksgiving and had the tree up for that, so it has been up for a bit. As a child we kept the tree and decorations up until Epiphany. But…our wedding anniversary is the next day and I like everything away for that date so it is it's own special occasion. Winter decor is out…snowflakes, snowmen, and our "vintage" 42 year old cake topper in a place of honor on the dining room table. BUT…I am still eating cookies, nibbling on candy, and enjoying a relaxing New Year's Weekend. Happy 2019 to you and yours….looking forward to more of your wonderful posts!
Kathy B
My tree and decorations stay up for quite awhile. When the sky is dark and gloomy and there is a chill in the air sitting by softly glowing Christmas tree lights with a cup of tea is the ultimate in peaceful coziness. My friend from eastern Europe was shocked the first time she saw a tree at the curb on December 26th. She said that this is the true holiday when people relax and enjoy themselves and each other. I think she's right. The shopping, decorating and extensive cooking are done. Let's sit back and enjoy our efforts!
Donna Macdonald
Kathy I love that so much! It's true – and we Americans rush things so much. My tree is still up lit by white lights. I am still celebrating!
Christine McCann
We keep celebrating, too. The tree usually comes down before Twelfth Night, but like you, I made some more cookies and had friends over after Christmas Day itself. Thank you for this series; I look forward to it each year!
Donna Macdonald
Thank you Christine and thank you for being a devoted reader.
Amy
My birthday falls between Christmas and New Year's and I can't imagine my birthday without a Christmas tree!
The week following New Year's Day is spent eating leftover Hoppin' John, ham and cornbread stuffing so the real END of the Christmas season, for us, is usually around Epiphany. We're planning on taking down the tree around the 5th.
Happy New Year's, Donna! Don't forget to soak those black eyed peas for good luck in 2019! 🙂
Donna Macdonald
I sure will! Epiphany is my daughter's birthday and I keep my tree up with white lights until then. Read Kathy B's comment below – her Eastern European friend had it right!