… because my brain isn’t really working this week.
- We just had a lovely weekend with my sister and Charlie visiting (so there’s another What Charlie Taught Me post coming soon.)
- Something I heard recently that’s worth remembering at this time of year – “Greed used to be embarrassing, but now it is celebrated.”
- 57% of New Zealanders (and I’m one of them) say that Christmas has no religious significance for them whatsoever.
- But as an end-of-year celebration, an opportunity to formally get together with family or friends, and a celebration of summer, I still enjoy it.
- Plus, my Christmas tree is pretty.
- I had my own card printed again this year, complete with original pohutukawa photo, but I have sent (and will send) a shockingly small number of cards this year.
- So if you don’t get a card from me, it’s nothing personal. Here’s my greeting for you all this season …
Happy happy to you, Mali! I enjoyed this, noting especially 2 and 3.
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I will!
Merry end-of-year celebration to you, too, Mali 🙂
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#2 is so true. I wonder when it changed.
Have a wonderful holiday later this week.
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We’ve celebrated Xmas as a secular holiday for many years now. Your card is beautiful!
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Beautiful — I love the card! We are secular celebrators, too. I like the joy and generosity of the holiday more than the getting and greed piece. 🙂 I wish more high-profile people were embarrassed by greed instead of showing it off. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!
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