Christmas

Christmas 

The festive time is here again, it comes but once a year, The tinsel, presents, joyous song and lots of food and beer.

Each person has their point of few, no matter what their age. Everyone is different and is at a different stage.

The young ones get excited and prepare for Santa’s Sleigh. They leave mince pies and cannot wait to wake on Christmas Day.

The young teens seem quite nonchalant, but they still love it really, A great excuse to play the fool and love their parents dearly.

The older teens have great excuse to party hard and drink. They get in states but Santa knows a lot more than they think.

And then into the 20’s which can be a tricky zone. To spend with parents, with their friends, with partners, or alone.

30’s 40’s 50’s are dependent upon others, Are they wives or husbands, are they fathers, are they mothers.

But then the fast advancing years – they bring around a pension. And hardships at this time of year – too plentiful to mention.

The shops start in October with Christmas Cards and glitter. The wind doth blow, the rain doth fall, the weather’s turning bitter.

The achy joints and chilly hands and dodgy circulation, The heating bills are like the debt of a small world nation.

How long to wait until the day you dig out decorations? From out the loft or of many undefined locations.

They all smell slightly musty and some have seen better days. ” I bought that in the 60’s in my far out hippy phase”

The cards are just more drama, the address book looks a mess. ” Who are Bob and Margret” all just adding to the stress.

“How old is cousin Penny” and “Did Auntie Mable die” ” Did Roy and Bernie get divorced”

It makes you want to cry.

The dreaded Christmas shopping- it can catch you on the hop. How old do children have to be before the present’s stop.

Is a voucher suitable? They might think you are lazy! Gifts for nephews twice removed? defining lines are hazy

You feel obliged to purchase food – the cost is quite immense. The Turkey, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, the frenzy is intense.

You purchase things you never buy – the tension never eases. Like pate, goose fat, brandy sauce – selection of nice cheeses.

The manic scenes of Christmas Day of presents, noise and drama. Are all followed by a massive slump, but everyone is calmer.

The snoozing round the telly or reclining in your chair. You made the food, you played the host so now you just don’t care.

But Christmas is a joyous time and comes but once a year. So don your hat and tinsel and embrace that festive cheer.

Merry Christmas and Happy Healthy 2019.

Written by my daughter Kelly O