Thursday, December 24, 2020

Christmas Party!



Well, back in the good old days such things existed.  Ah, speak, memory!

Home-made gingerbread cookies, candy canes, fruitcake and pumpkin pies, candied apples and popcorn, egg nog and fruit punch, chocolate and peanut butter fudge. 

Sitting on the floor in front of the fireplace, feeding the fire a log now and again, roasting chestnuts in a wire holder, marshmallows on a stick.

Christmas tree lights flashing on and off, casting shadows and reflecting a jumble of colors, familiar carols that everyone knows the lyrics to.  Piles of presents all gold and green and red, covered in Santas and reindeer, ribbons and bows.

Looking out the window to see snow swirling around the porch lights, firs swaying in the wind that croons around the eaves, little curls of cold air puffing in around the windows. 

And don't forget the mistletoe!

 

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