When it comes to Christmas, I'm a sentimental schmuck at the best of times. I love Christmas. The music, the decorations, the shopping, the TV specials, wrapping presents! My eyes frequently well with tears at this time of year over the silliest of things.
However....
This year I have gone from Sentimental Schmuck to Emotional Basketcase. This is the first Christmas season that I have been away from my folks, and even though I'll be with them by Christmas Eve, for the love of God, it's been a hard December already. My mum and I have so many traditions at this time of year. Christmas shopping downtown, going for special lunches together, the Art Market, Christmas baking and crafts. I miss her more than I could possibly imagine.
The moral of the story? Family is important. Go tell someone you love them.
I know I tend to go on about all things Jim Henson on my blog, but I think that's because I was raised on the same values that he believed in, like compassion, education, communication, and most of all, love. Perhaps that's why this song from The Muppet Christmas Carol just does me in every time I hear it. I know it was directed by Brian Henson, but, well, it's just so Muppety that I think his daddy would be proud. I just love this song, it's everything I believe (in a non-denominational kind of way) and everything I wish for you for Christmas.
Loads of Love,
Gillian
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