Then I was in the Land of Christmas. The first home of Christmas trees, Advent wreaths, and cookies. Where traditions hold strong, where candles are real and even electric lights on trees resemble their waxen forefathers. Where 1000 year old nativity sets are not so rare. Where Christmas is much more than just one day out of the year…
Well, this year Christmas snuck up on me. I was so busy with my classes, my business, and my travels that I didn’t even realize what day it was until… well, ’til now. And now it is 2010. Wow.
The Christmas tree at home, the pies and the extended work hours at the bakery should have gotten my attention, but I was just so tired after work that all I wanted was a long winter’s nap. I already had visions of sugar cookies dancing in my head.
I guess what I needed was a lighted Weinachts Markt, some ice skating, and more cookie baking (not selling) to get me in the mood. Next year. Or should I say, THIS year.
God Bless.
Merry Christmas Season.
And a very Happy New Year.