Ever since I was a very small child, Christmas has always been my very favourite time of year. Here in the UK, we can usually expect some bleak, grey weather around late December, and so weather-wise, it can be a cold and gloomy period, but nonetheless, the air seems to be alive with a kind of magic at this time of year.
But – just occasionally – we get to experience a true white Christmas. That, for me, always brings an extra special sprinkle of magic – of being tucked up in the warm at home, enjoying Christmas feasts and games and music with family and friends, looking out onto the gorgeous wintry landscape outside. I was checking the longer range weather forecast this morning, wondering if we were likely to have any snow during the Christmas period, but there seem to be conflicting projections. I suppose we will just have to wait and see.
Interestingly, while I was discussing this with a friend, I said 'Wouldn't it be great if we really did see snow this year on Christmas Day for a change?'
She responded that that was the very last thing she wanted to see as she had to drive north that day to see relatives. So of course for her, snow would be pretty unwelcome.
And of course that's how people are. In any given situation, people often hold entirely different views, just because they are different people. I've just written a short story for Christmas – called 'A Christmas Dream' –which is about a newly married couple who are quite different people, and who tend to have generally opposing views about things, too. It's available on Amazon now.
I hope if you read it that you will enjoy it!
But – just occasionally – we get to experience a true white Christmas. That, for me, always brings an extra special sprinkle of magic – of being tucked up in the warm at home, enjoying Christmas feasts and games and music with family and friends, looking out onto the gorgeous wintry landscape outside. I was checking the longer range weather forecast this morning, wondering if we were likely to have any snow during the Christmas period, but there seem to be conflicting projections. I suppose we will just have to wait and see.
Interestingly, while I was discussing this with a friend, I said 'Wouldn't it be great if we really did see snow this year on Christmas Day for a change?'
She responded that that was the very last thing she wanted to see as she had to drive north that day to see relatives. So of course for her, snow would be pretty unwelcome.
And of course that's how people are. In any given situation, people often hold entirely different views, just because they are different people. I've just written a short story for Christmas – called 'A Christmas Dream' –which is about a newly married couple who are quite different people, and who tend to have generally opposing views about things, too. It's available on Amazon now.
I hope if you read it that you will enjoy it!