Christmas Lights

Some jumbled thoughts on such joyful things.......

Every year during Christmas time I get excited not only for the holiday BUT for the Christmas Lights.

There is something very joyful about driving around your town, looking at Christmas lights.

A town that is normally dark and quiet, is automatically transformed to something bright and joyful and a delight to see.

I will admit, I used to be very judgmental about Christmas lights-if you mixed different sets and they didn’t exactly match perfect or if the outline of your house wasn’t perfectly straight. I was a brat about it and I would tell anyone who was around.

This year, I am approaching Christmas lights with a different perspective. I don't know exactly what changed my perspective this year but it sure has brought me a lot more joy. 

If you and your family have taken the time and money to put out whatever type of decorations/lights/Christmas Cheer, I am so happy to see it. You spent your time and hard earned money on decorating, you should be proud of what you put out for others to see. I will drive by and stop and stare and admire what you have accomplished. 

I think we all need a bright spot in our lives to keep us going, especially in the world we live in now. These bright spots show us that even in the darkest of times, there is a light, no matter how small. That light is what is going to help you keep going.  I think Christmas lights are the perfect reminder that things will always work out, but it takes time and patience to get to the spot you want to be.  

My parents and I went driving around the other night to look at Christmas lights and decorations. It instantly transported me back to the feeling of childhood. Mom and dad in the front seat, me getting all excited for each house.  I might not be so little anymore but the feeling of joy about Christmas lights has never left me. 

As I drive home each day from work, I take the "back roads" not because they are quicker but because I drive through residential areas and I really enjoy looking at each house as I pass by, I smile and try to look at everything on display. Those little moments of joy are some of my favorite parts of the day. Seeing a flamingo with a Santa hat on, seeing lights outlining a house, seeing a Star Wars inflatable and a reindeer inflatable that is bigger than the house are all such fun and unusual things; how could you not smile seeing these. 

I hope you find joy this Christmas season with all the decorations and lights. 

[[Over the years, Christmas Ornaments slowly change from decorations to memories]]