Setting up the Christmas display is a good workout. I found this out last year when I tried to do it all in one day. It was not possible. I have quite a few pieces which need to come down from the attic, be checked out, set up and then placed in the yard. I make changes each year as well. I enjoy doing all this and had the time off to get it done.
Added to this year was decorating the tree by myself. Not really a new thing for me. What really set me back was the realization of spending the holiday alone. The set back was only short term because I'm not really alone, just by myself. And that's not a bad thing.
I was able to share my love of Christmas this year with an English couple from work. They normally spend the holiday back in the UK but were not going this year. The wife didn't know what to expect and they had very little decorations. I happened to have an extra 6 foot spiral tree to lend them. It had a stand and fit perfectly in their living room. Yes it might seem cheesy but less so when you have nothing. They loved it and I was glad to help. It's what the season is all about.
Due to everyone's schedules this year, we had our family Christmas a few days early. I was very happy we could all get together and my folks were too. We had crab cakes, shrimp and lasagna for the main course. I had been sick and throwing up just two days before. Food tastes much better when it stays down.
Christmas Eve day was spent at Crabby's house. She had a lovely meal prepared and spoils me. Jack of Knives invited me over on Christmas Day for yet another nice meal. Some Gloria Ferrer and figgy pudding. Being by myself turned out to be a great gift.
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