Two for One Holiday Special ..

With Thanksgiving upon us in under a week and Christmas only four weeks after that, it is probably a safe assumption that most of us have the tree trimmed and some gifts under it. I have currently witnessed so many individuals getting mad or upset over the fact that before one holiday is completely over, the next one is being celebrated.  However, I have to disagree.  For me, the time that falls between November 1st and December 25th is truly a special time in the lives of many.  With the beginning of a new season, we suddenly all have something in common, again: the joining of family and friends.

Can't we all be filled with the Christmas Spirit and be thankful at the same time?  Is two not better one?  Forgive me if I offend anyone, but I do believe that is the best part of the seasons.  We can mix them (somewhat) and keep them around LONGER.  For example, I like having my turkey dinner with a 'side of' Christmas tree in the background! :) It can make for a homey feel..
For most, the presence of spending time with family is the best time (I did say most) and we get two Holidays to do that, instead of one.  Of course, I will also say, I am very fortunate to have the family that I have.  The Mom and Dad that dropped everything and drove 9+ hours when I told them that 'I may be diabetic', and my two sisters whose sense of humor, mimics my own.  I like to call sisters 'instant friends' .. because well, they are.

That being said, I guess we all have our Start and Expiration dates that linger in our head.  After all, our whole life IS about time.  I was in Big Lots two days before Halloween picking up some Necessities.  I passed the Halloween aisle and saw the costumes, the candy, foam tombstones, and fake bloody arms and legs.  I guess about 20 steps forward, BOOM! A winter wonderland was laid out before me!  I had to bust out laughing...