Fatigue, sadness and excitement were all on my daughters’ faces this morning as they prepared to go back to school today after the Christmas holiday and winter break.
One of my daughters was particularly excited about going back to school, since she sports a new haircut (a haircut that was necessitated by an extremely persistent and large knot in her once long hair) and newly pierced ears today.
I was sad to drop my kids off this morning, as it means Christmas, which I spent weeks preparing for, and a week-long of shared family times, have already passed in a blur. Our New Year’s weekend, which we spent at a local hotel (with a pool) with family and friends, has also come to an end. Today probably should be the day that I start taking down the Christmas decorations and Christmas tree – I saw several trees by the curb today as I drove through town to take my daughters to school.
I could follow my neighbors’ lead and take down the tree, but what the heck – I am going to buck tradition. I love the warm glow of the Christmas lights, and what’s the harm if I keep the tree up until this weekend? Anyway if I go by the reasoning that there are 12 days of Christmas, I have until January 5 – which is Saturday – to take down the tree. Perfect timing.
I feel the same way! We have only two weeks a year together as a family, and this one is over : ( We never even made the Christmas cookies! I guess it’s never too late to make cookies, though.
Hi, Lela! Hope we all can share some fun times together soon. I think you should make those cookies if you like — they can be winter cookies, or cookies for the new year! 🙂
Hi u actually have until the 6th which is epiphany some Christians say supposed to leave decorations up until then in honour if the three wise men who came then the 6th Jan is epiphany & is a day people in some countries celebrate with a feast Sunday roast sounds good to me lol. They day u have to take decorations down on the 6th by midnight it is said to b bad luck if leave them up past midnight on Jan.the 6th. The 6th is the final Fay of the twelve days of Christmas so is day of celebrating in many places because of that reason Thought u might find this info interesting. Good on u for not following your neighbors lead & being an individual. Happy new year & merry 12days of Christmas to u here in aus its the 9th day (Jan 3)
Thanks, Kris, for your comment! I am glad that I have an extra day, and am happy to celebrate Christmas the full 12 days!