What a mouthful for a blog title! Some would probably say it is too early yet. It’s the anticipation and the countdown though that make Christmas something to look forward to every year. It’s 76 days to go before Christmas, better yet make that 75 since October 10 is about to end.
Our street is the role model for the others when it comes to decorating. Christmas season or not, we have a color motif all year round. Since we adopted the idea of lighting our own street (that means every house has a light post in front) without relying on the subdivision fund to pay for our street light consumption, it has become even better. Our street coordinators maintain them and we have uniform potted plants lining the street as well. I saw them fixed the parols this afternoon, those small Christmas lanterns that light our street every year. I got excited watching them decorate each light post.
This was how it looked last year. I wonder what they’ll add to make it look more festive this time. I think it’s time to clean and bring out my favorite Christmas decor again although I don’t get to hang them until November 30 of each year.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Do I hear Christmas carols too?
What a wonderful idea for your neighborhood. They have taken down our street light, promising to replace it with a newer one, but that was two summers ago, and I still have to find my driveway in the dark every night.. Thanks for posting such a interesting idea.. Take care and p.s. …I too am getting out my Christmas decorations trying to see what is going to be presented this year.. I’m a child at heart and look forward to this season all year long.. hugs to ya and happy blogging
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I feel a little insecure when there are no street lights on at night. It’s not that safe.
Christmas decor now are quite expensive so we recycle, depending on how busy we are to decorate. The Philippines celebrates the longest Christmas season, as soon as the BER month sets in, people start to decorate their homes.
Hugs back to you, be blessed!
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Folks are always critical of those who choose to begin celebrating Christmas early but what other season of the year is better to elongate? The season of generosity, love, forgiveness, happiness, and wonder should last all year long, but we have only a short time so why not make it last as long as possible? Christmas has always been my favorite and I encourage all to squeeze every drop of good will from the season as possible. Enjoy your festivity preparations, for it is the journey that the best memories are made! Blessings upon you.
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Ideally, the season of generosity, love and forgiveness should be for all the years of our lives but Christmas season, no matter how commercialized it is nowadays, still brings that excitement, anticipation, love and happiness. I always look forward to the season. Thanks again Tina for your inspiring words.
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And…that beautiful, handsome little man in your life makes it all that much more special! Enjoy every moment of this glorious season and no matter how commercialized the world tries to make Christmas, it is how you celebrate it within your heart and soul that matters. I love all the days leading up to Christmas as that is where the anticipation and excitement is born. Have fun with your grandbaby during this lovely celebration time.
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I am wishing the same for you Tina, happy moments with your family and those close to your heart. Christmas will always be a season of joy and thanksgiving! Yes, Nate is such a blessing in our lives.
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* sings* It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go… la la la *
Merry Christmas ! * I bet I’m the first to greet you,”
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Thanks Ren, you made me smile 🙂
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It’s a little too early for Christmas in my book Arlene…
Best wishes, Pete.
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It’ll be Christmas before you know it Pete:)
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