The festivities of Christmas are usually there long after Christmas is gone, stretching to the new year and even beyond

Every time a bell rings an angel gets their wings

Some Christmas ornaments do more than glitter and glow…

… they represent a gift of love, given a long time ago.

The smell of pine, spruce and the smell of a Christmas tree, those to me, are scents of the holidays

We expect too much at Christmas. It’s got to be magical. It’s got to go right. Feasting. Fun. The perfect present. All the anticipation. Take it easy. Love is the thing. The rest is tinsel

Having hope is like lighting a candle in the dark

Having a place to go – is a home. Having someone to love – is a family. Having both is a blessing. Without either, Christmas and life would be a lonely one. Make sure to take neither for granted.

Angels come to us disguised, when we need them the most

With the new year, put your bad memories away and leave them behind.

Cheers to a new year and another chance to get it right ♥