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Christmas

 

            
            
             Christmas was like the smell of fresh wood burning in the fireplace.
             of warmth filling the air, warming not only the room, but also the souls of the people who .
             occupied it. Christmas was the doorway to happiness, family togetherness, and special .
             memories. This particular holiday was much loved and looked forward to by everyone .
             who knew of its existence. Some people looked forward to the taste of mashed potatoes, .
             along side a marinated turkey and some hot gravy. People couldn't wait to get their two-.
             week vacation, and to leave behind all the hustle and bustle of school and the workplace. .
             Then there were those many people like me, who just couldn't wait to feel the .
             presence of the family, together at a meal. Sitting and chatting of what was going on in .
             each other's lives, and also of the natural well being of one another. When dinner was .
             over, gathering around the Christmas tree and singing all the traditional Christmas carols, .
             while aunt Sheila played a tune on the grand piano. .
             Christmas also paints the picture in my mind of sneaking out of bed and crawling .
             down the stairs, just to get one little glance at what lie beneath that beautiful ornament .
             splashed wrapping paper. It also brings memories of being intimidated by the strong .
             presence of that old evergreen which stood tall and dark casting a shadow upon me when .
             walked past it.
             In each store there was a blowout sale, attracting eager shoppers from left and .
             right. The only assurance, that it was in-deed Christmas. People swarming in and out of .
             the shops, like busy bees going to and from their hives.
             I also recall the memory of my early childhood. Looking through the window at .
             the clouds in the sky, seeing the snow angels dancing down from the heavens, singing in .
             sweet harmony that Christmas was arriving. .
             Although this is the better half of Christmas, there is also a downside to what .
             Christmas may bring with its arrival. Many people tend to take the Christmas spirit to .


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