Christmas is a Feeling

Please don't fall into the trap of believing December must be all matching pajamas, expensive soirées, perfect festive tableware, and gifts galore.

I believe Christmas is more of a feeling, not an ‘event’. An open door to a house full of love is far more wonderful than an over-stretched host, frayed at the edges with worry, exhaustion, and overwhelm.

Keep your gifts simple, it’s not a test or a competition. Buy from small businesses where you can but don’t feel bad for taking the convenient and cheaper option either.

Pop one much-needed item into the food bank collections as you shop. That circle of goodwill is important right now. It will come back to you, I promise.

We can ride these waves of world-weariness the old-fashioned way, together, with kindness. And find joy in the moments, because that’s where she lives.