Hi karmabum!
I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling like a Scrooge so long before Christmas, but I understand exactly what you mean.
It is unfortunate that the retailers began the Christmas season at the end of July this year. I think they are only making it worse for us and themselves.
Your comment about being fed up with Christmas struck me as funny when I read it, because today I feel like Christmas! I actually found myself humming Christmas Carols while doing my chores around the house this morning, and what a good feeling it is for me because I haven't felt this good in quite some time.
I have a suggestion, if you don't mind. My suggestion is that you sit down at the computer and put together a little "Christmas Newsletter" to insert in each of the cards you are sending out (one of my lady friends started me down this path years ago.) Then, as you are inserting the newsletter into the card, if you feel the need to, you can spend a few minutes inserting a handwritten note as well. (I have found that this procedure not only helps me reflect on the good things of the past year, but it also cuts down on the time you spend writing out and sending your cards each year!!)
I'm certain that the information to be passed on will pour out of you with no effort, and when you read it and realize all the wonderful things that you've accomplished this year, you'll feel so much better!
What you do tell everyone how you and those in your family are doing and outline all the fun things you've done this past year -- classes or vacations you've taken, that new puppy or kitten you just got, your new job, etc.
It really makes me feel good to do this because I know that I'm keeping those folks with whom I'm not able to speak with on a regular basis up-to-date on the happenings with the family. And I'm able to use a large font for those in the family who are vision impaired.
My best wishes to you for a WONDERFUL holiday season!!
I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling like a Scrooge so long before Christmas, but I understand exactly what you mean.
It is unfortunate that the retailers began the Christmas season at the end of July this year. I think they are only making it worse for us and themselves.
Your comment about being fed up with Christmas struck me as funny when I read it, because today I feel like Christmas! I actually found myself humming Christmas Carols while doing my chores around the house this morning, and what a good feeling it is for me because I haven't felt this good in quite some time.
I have a suggestion, if you don't mind. My suggestion is that you sit down at the computer and put together a little "Christmas Newsletter" to insert in each of the cards you are sending out (one of my lady friends started me down this path years ago.) Then, as you are inserting the newsletter into the card, if you feel the need to, you can spend a few minutes inserting a handwritten note as well. (I have found that this procedure not only helps me reflect on the good things of the past year, but it also cuts down on the time you spend writing out and sending your cards each year!!)
I'm certain that the information to be passed on will pour out of you with no effort, and when you read it and realize all the wonderful things that you've accomplished this year, you'll feel so much better!
What you do tell everyone how you and those in your family are doing and outline all the fun things you've done this past year -- classes or vacations you've taken, that new puppy or kitten you just got, your new job, etc.
It really makes me feel good to do this because I know that I'm keeping those folks with whom I'm not able to speak with on a regular basis up-to-date on the happenings with the family. And I'm able to use a large font for those in the family who are vision impaired.
My best wishes to you for a WONDERFUL holiday season!!
