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I suggest watching White Christmas; nothing gets me into my child mindset like the sound of Bing and Danny and Rosemary, and Vera's dancing (they dubbed her voice!).

I always wake up ahead of everyone too. My poor parents because I would wake up the whole house when I was a kid. :)

I can relate to this entry quite easily. You and I...we're both a little too 'thoughtful' for our own good. LOL

Hope you and your family have a happy holiday season!

To have the faith of a child...... or some similar Biblical quote. It may not be your faith here, yet I'm reminded of the concept of embracing the innocence and good. I'm glad you feel a magic in the season, however you personally define it. Oh, and I don't "get" the whole Santa deal, either, and refused to tell my daughter that Santa was real. Sigh, she flat out told me that she didn't believe me. LOL. I'll never forget the year I pretended to stay sleeping, and watched her tiptoe to the tree and place down a gift, for ME, from Santa. Asking why can be good. That there is good in the world, is good, no matter why.

I get excited for Christmas because of my son. He sees it as magical and is so excited about Santa. If it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't even have a tree up. *M*

I have not liked Christmas much until my kids were born, then it became about them. when I moved to Michigan Christmas was one of those holidays that I could live with or without, but I have to admit that I like Chirstmas now. With the ghosts of the past mostly put to rest, I enjoy the holiday... Have a wonderful Christmas if I don't catch ya before that...

Nice posting Rach. I remember my father not being able to wait til a decent hour to wake us kids up on Christmas morning. He would wait as long as he could, then wake us all up at 3 or 4 am. Then, of course, we would be sinking like one-egg pudding by noon.
Have a wonderful holiday.

Beautifully put. I don't get as much into the Christmas spirit as I used to, but I caught the end of "It's a Wonderful Life" the other evening when Ken was snoozing on the couch, and I bawled like a baby. Gets me every time.

I wish you and your family a lovely holiday season, Rebecca.

All my best,
Beth

How neat that you still get excited about Christmas. Hope this one is great for you.

My mother was so upset as a child to find out there was no Pere Noel (Santa in French) that she vowed never to foist the fantasy on us. She remembers it as the first lie her parents told her.
I never suffered from it, to my knowledge. I could see there were no chimneys in Africa, so decided it was all terribly silly.
I did think Joseph got the shaft in the credit department.

I love that you were a dramatic child and wrote thought out letters. lol That is hardcore. : D

here is a secret of mine, I still kinda wish Santa was real. humph!

I can remember my mom telling me that when I stopped believing in Santa, he'd stop coming. I pretended to believe in him for years and years so he would keep coming.

I totally love this about you; We are so alike! I miss that anticipation too. I really do. And I always have a hard time falling asleep on Christmas Eve.

It's hard to believe it's 7 days away.

I've always said if you wish to see the magic of Christmas, look no further than the wonderment to be found in a childs eyes. I once told my daughter as long as you believe in Santa, or rather the aspect of the magic of the season there will always be a gift from him under the tree, and there is. Paul gets just as excited as I do the night before Christmas. He however waits to do his wrapping that evening. I make up his stocking, and he does mine. It's just as heartwarming as it was when I was a child, just as loving and magical.

I "Believe"...the child within us will always heed the magic of the season.

These past few days I've been able to finally find some calm after the chaos of weeks preparation. To sit with a fire burning, the Christmas lights glowing on the tree, watching those old claymation specials of years past...I believe there is still magic, compassion, love, beauty and good things yet to be found in the season. (Hugs)Indigo

You know, when I was a kid, I spent my time write philosophical diatribes in an effort to persuade my savvy friends to believe in Santa. I used all kinds of logic - including the invisible nature of Jesus, who they all DID believe in.

It's fun holding onto the kid inside of us.

Anyway, merry Christmas!

Rebecca Anne:

I loved the entry about Christmas and can relate. I agree with you about the your reason for Xmas.

I'm sorry about not emailing you back sometime back! I hope you will forgive my neglect to do so.

I wish a great week, and a Happy Holiday to you and your family!

Peace&Love
Wes&Family

It does seem as time goes on Christmas changes but in your heart you always want it to be the same. We grow up and have children and intill in them the same meanings we grew up with. Well, maybe some of can relate them to children since I'm not a mommy yet. Christmas means a lot in my family and it always will be it the true meaning with Jesus, and you are right Mary doesn't get enough kudos : ), or Santa in which his jolliness can brighten up a day as well. Thanks for sharing this entry. Have a happy Thursday. Luv ya!

Santa is so real! Na, na, na, I can't hear you...

Hope you have a great Christmas and thanks for the card! -Missy

I just wanted to pop in here and wish you and your girls a Very Merry Chirstmas! May your day be filled with Laughter, food and family!

I don't miss being a child because I revisit it so frequently ...really, I do.
~Mary(Frankandmary)

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