T’is the Season for Denial

[storytimewithjoe]

 

T’is the Season for Denial

 

Yes, I am in denial – purposely and intentionally. Now that Halloween has come and gone, I turn my holiday visions towards a beautifully polished dining room table, candles, decorative leaves and gourds, the scent of savory spices, and pulling out my Grandmother’s platter to bring out the bird for one helluva great Thanksgiving holiday extravaganza. So, for the next 23 days, I am in denial.

 

The red holiday cups that they begin using at Starbucks? Not happening.

 

The ads for the new Jim Carey “Scrooge” movie? Never seen them.

 

Holiday music on the radio? La-la-la-la… not hearing it.

 

Yes, in this regard, I’m an old-fashioned guy. Sure, one could argue that the message of Christmas should in fact be an every day thing. That whole peace and love and goodwill towards one’s fellow man – I’m down with that. Sure, that is a great message. But frankly, so is taking a moment to sit down with friends and family, break bread, and take a moment to just give thanks and voice appreciation for all of the wonderful things that have been happening in life. So don’t worry, freaked-out economy of America, Santa will appear at the end of the Macy’s parade again this year. And when he does, I will be right on board with the whole “Need a little Christmas, right this very minute”, sensibility. But for the next couple of weeks, my holiday focus will not involve shopping, candy canes, or how to keep the cats away from the trees. It will involve recipes, menu planning, and the enjoyment of friends.

Comments

[peacockharpy.livejournal.com]

As the Official Holiday Purveyor of our household (i.e., the one who buys most of the gifts and does most of the cooking), I'm already planning/shopping for Christmas. This is partly because, as a parent, I have to be Santa Claus. Also, I'm making some gifts and I started THAT in July because I know what November and December are like around here.

That said, I'm not tuning into the Christmas music or decking any halls yet. I'm at the strategic stage: shop now to make life in December a LOT easier.

[aliskye.livejournal.com]

Yay you! I totally agree. One holiday at a time. Please let me enjoy each one without the others intruding.

[acanthusleaf.livejournal.com]

I'm with you! Let's enjoy Thanksgiving and leave Christmas for afterward. There's plenty of time for it; we don't have to extend Christmas back into October.

[merlinwon.livejournal.com]

I feel the same, abit, this year. A tad more concentration on the Thanksgiving! Nice post! :)

[j-i-m-r.livejournal.com]

I'm right with you. Christmas starts when I see Santa at the end of the Macy's parade and not a minute sooner :-) Extra bonus this year is that I get to see the red suited fat man in person ... Mommy and I are off to NY for turkey day to see the parade. We do this once every 16 years whether we need it or not :-)