I started dismantling the Christmas decorations the other day while the kids were sleeping in. Looking around at the Santa stuff, I could only think that it just didn’t really feel like Christmas this year. Not in a bad, sad way, but in a way that just is. And I’m ok with it.
Maybe it’s the new artificial tree or the fact that I was the one who decorated the tree alone since both kids were out and not around. Maybe it’s because there was a little family drama with the ex’s family and my kids which was hard to deal with because it affected our relationship. But that ended ok since we were able to work through it and hopefully be stronger because of it. Maybe it was because it was warm on Christmas and not cold enough to snow to get me in the mood with a White Christmas.
Whatever the reason, I’m ready to take down Christmas. I leave some frosty night decorations up though. The white lights on the mantle stay up all year round adorned with flowers in the summer and pine in the winter. I’ll keep the red cardinal birdie decorations up too for a pop of color. And I’ll burn the balsam candle until it’s gone because that smell makes me feel all cozy inside and winter is a good time for that!
How about you? Have you taken down your holiday decorations already? Or do you hang onto them until Little Christmas? I guess there’s no special time to take them down, but I’m in the mood today to clear it out and get things organized again. With the two kids home and their college stuff all over the place, I’m feeling a little cluttered. Not that I don’t love a full house because I DO! But I thought maybe they could finally take their Christmas gifts up to their rooms and out from under the tree finally to give us a little more room in here.
Ok, I’m off to recycling center to throw away the bunch of boxes from Christmas deliveries and then I’ll start my Christmas take down. Wish me luck! While I adore decorating for Christmas, it’s always a bit of a let down to put it all away. Do you feel like that too or is it just me?
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It’s a bit sad when I take down the tree. It’s screams to me that another year has passed. Sigh. Anyway, the good news is that it also means Spring is one day closer!
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I love how you put the positive spin on it Rob! I agree! Yay to Spring…although I do like cozy winter evenings as well.
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Cozy winter evenings are wonderful, especially when watching a favorite film with a bottle of red wine.
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And a crackling fire in the fireplace to light up the evening…
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Ah, yes! That sounds wonderful!
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I enjoy the tree lights in the morning and evenings but, I’ll be putting Christmas away today. I always wait until after New Years.
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I always wait until after New Year’s as well. But I keep the white lights on the mantle to keep that cozy winter feel.
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I have to take down Christmas soon….I’ve begun to look at it as a new beginning. We always go to a family dinner on Jan 2, so I feel that’s my reward for putting away the holidays
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Good for you! I love the idea of rewards! Hope you’re having fun with your daughter at home! 🙂
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Yes! Lots of fun!
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My tree and all decorations are still up. Maybe I’ll take them down and pack them away this weekend….
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Sounds like a good plan to me! 🙂 Good luck in taking it all down and enjoy it now while it’s all up! 🙂
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I’m not a big Christmas person. I am glad it’s over.
Our tree is still up. My daughter and I like seeing the coloured lights from outside when we drive up.
My plan is to finish putting it all away on Sunday.
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I think that you have to do what’s right for you! Sunday is the perfect day to take it all down! Enjoy! I hope it all goes smoothly! I love the lit tree too!
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We wait for little Christmas and last year we left our cherry lights around our fire place & TV until the end of January. It was a great decision, it made those dark wintry January nights cosy and inviting…our cherry lights gave up the ghost and have been replaced with a set of multi-coloured lights and we’re definitely keeping them on again this year! Warm Irish hugs Janie!
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Cherry lights and multicolored lights sound warm and inviting! I keep my white lights up over the fireplace too all winter to keep the holiday spirit alive! Warm hugs to you too Marie! xo
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Thank you Janie and here’s to a year where we all flourish. Xx
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Oh yes! Flourish and blossom! xo
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We are so alike you and I. I too leave a string of lights up in one corner of the room plus a red robin. My tree came down on Boxing Day 😉
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I leave up red cardinals for loved ones who have passed. We are so alike Elaine! I love that about us! xo
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But you are more sensible 😉
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🙂
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