It's kind of hard to believe, but the holidays are almost here! For us, Thanksgiving is around the corner and Christmas is not even 6 weeks away.
Sometimes, I have a tough time getting started when it's time to get in the spirit, and I depend on a few constants to get me in the spirit and make my holiday bright.
I really enjoy Christmas music, but I'm not one of those people that listens to it year round. So, when the time is right to me, usually early December, I crank it up and play my favorites and it really brightens the season for me.
Another signal that it's holiday time is our friend's annual Christmas caroling party. It's a long-standing tradition and has even been on the news as I think it's been going on for over 20 years. It's straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting (OK, a really chaotic Norman Rockwell painting, but still...), we meet, bundle up and go caroling in the neighborhood to raise money for a charity. Afterward, we go back to the house to thaw out and enjoy a chili dinner.
Finally, my holiday is literally bright the first time we light up the Christmas tree. I'm very particular about our tree lighting, possibly because we never had lights on the tree when I was growing up, I'm not sure, The decorations have to be completed before the lights are turned on, and I make the whole family watch the inaugural lighting.
When all those things take place, I feel like it's officially Christmas!
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Comments (109)
My children. Hands down!
Posted by Lu | November 13, 2009 10:12 PM
Posted on November 13, 2009 22:12
Right now I'm happy my son still believes in Santa! LOL Seriously though, Christmas is my favorite holiday. I like shopping for the perfect gift. I like the ritual of decorating the house, putting up the lights and decorating the tree. It's tradition for me to start playing Christmas music after the Thanksgiving dishes are cleaned and put away.
Posted by Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy | November 13, 2009 10:14 PM
Posted on November 13, 2009 22:14
I truly enjoy being with my extended family. I have a rather large family and when we all cramp into 1 house to celebrate the holidays you are never alone! We enjoy playing board games, eating, telling stories/jokes, and slumbering on the floor or any other space available. Most importantly we love seeing the kiddos happy! So much joy comes from the smile of a child!
Posted by Kristen | November 13, 2009 10:15 PM
Posted on November 13, 2009 22:15
Everything about the Christmas season. The air, songs, bright colored lights, candy, turkey, ham, presents, bows and most of all my kids faces on Christmas morning! Christmas isn't a season it's a feeling! =) Thanks so much for the chance!
Posted by Trish Brittingham | November 13, 2009 10:15 PM
Posted on November 13, 2009 22:15
Having all my family over for dinner, the kids helping decorate and the smell of pine and cinnamon through my house...a very bright season in deed.....
Posted by Nichelle | November 13, 2009 10:16 PM
Posted on November 13, 2009 22:16
This could be a very loooong post. But suffice to say there are a lot of decorations, a big tree, the angel atop, blah, blah.
What really lights my season is setting out my Great Grandmother's nativity scene and having one of the kid's (well now its one of the grandkids) add the baby Jesus on Christmas Eve.
Posted by Vixen | November 13, 2009 10:18 PM
Posted on November 13, 2009 22:18
I love doing Christmassy acts of kindness like being a Secret Santa for a family in need.
Posted by Suebob | November 13, 2009 10:21 PM
Posted on November 13, 2009 22:21
I love decorating the tree with my hubby :) we have collected ornaments that mean something to us (from trips or a symbol of something that happened during the year) I love to look at them :)
Posted by Amaprincess | November 13, 2009 10:21 PM
Posted on November 13, 2009 22:21
I love decorating the tree with my hubby :) we have collected ornaments that mean something to us (from trips or a symbol of something that happened during the year) I love to look at them :)
Posted by Amaprincess | November 13, 2009 10:21 PM
Posted on November 13, 2009 22:21
Hi BusyMom,
One thing that makes my season bright is seeing my husband act like a big kid. He starts getting excited right around this time when we walk into Bed, Bath, and Beyond and they are all ready playing christmas music. He'll ask "do you hear that?" "Yes dear, I hear it," but I can also see the smile on his face. . .and I can't help it. . . I start to smiling too. Before you know it we're both singing along before we reach the cutting boards.
Posted by Elle | November 13, 2009 10:24 PM
Posted on November 13, 2009 22:24
The smile on my children's faces next to the glow of Christmas lights makes my season a little brighter.
Posted by Mommy Bear | November 13, 2009 10:24 PM
Posted on November 13, 2009 22:24
Serving/helping others. Our church is big into service projects. Right now we are doing a winter coat drive, a Christmas box project for kids overseas, and other stuff. I love to put my time, money, and effort into making other peoples' holidays Merry and bright.
Posted by Amy | November 13, 2009 10:25 PM
Posted on November 13, 2009 22:25
I love the music. I have 4 Christmas playlists on my ipod and I just started playing them this past week. I get so sad when it is all over and I don't get to play them anymore.
Posted by Crystal D | November 13, 2009 10:26 PM
Posted on November 13, 2009 22:26
Hmm what makes my season bright? I would have to say the smell of the Christmas Tree...,Ooooh and Eggnog!
Posted by Virginia | November 13, 2009 10:30 PM
Posted on November 13, 2009 22:30
Christmas cards! I love making them & getting them!
Posted by Nicole | November 14, 2009 12:31 AM
Posted on November 14, 2009 00:31
The fact that my two boys STILL believe there is a Santa Claus. Christmas will be so different when that is gone!
Posted by Sandy Purdy | November 14, 2009 7:13 AM
Posted on November 14, 2009 07:13
What makes our season bright is that the feeling of when we put up our Xmas tree for the very first time. It gives me the chills actually to realize Christmas is around the corner!! ♥
Posted by The Mom Jen | November 14, 2009 3:30 PM
Posted on November 14, 2009 15:30
Busymom, you know you brighten my season.
So if bribery doesn't work.... I go to Atlanta the first weekend of December and stay at the Ritz Carlton (for work). They are ready and decorated so it puts me in the mood too! Its a fun trip even if I do have to work!
Posted by DBN | November 14, 2009 6:25 PM
Posted on November 14, 2009 18:25
Love Love Love decorating the tree with my hubby - and like others, we have collected ornaments over the years from trips, and add one to the tree each time we add a baby to the family - with all our names on it. Love that trip down memory lane!
Posted by mathmama | November 14, 2009 7:49 PM
Posted on November 14, 2009 19:49
Having my nephew come home from the war
Posted by michelle rosborough | November 15, 2009 11:45 AM
Posted on November 15, 2009 11:45
Just having some downtime with the family usually puts me in a bright mood!
Posted by Karen | November 15, 2009 8:40 PM
Posted on November 15, 2009 20:40
Driving around looking at christmas lights makes we happy and bright during this season!
Posted by Meredith | November 15, 2009 9:13 PM
Posted on November 15, 2009 21:13
What makes my season bright is how much time my family spends together. We put up the tree and decorate the tree and the house. Those are my favorite times.
Posted by Amy Brewer | November 15, 2009 9:52 PM
Posted on November 15, 2009 21:52
My kids! I love how excited they are and that they still have so much magic in their little brains. It makes me insanely happy :)
Posted by rachel | November 16, 2009 12:05 AM
Posted on November 16, 2009 00:05
I just love spending time with family, and the look on my sons face when he opens his presents!
Posted by Stephanie | November 16, 2009 12:22 AM
Posted on November 16, 2009 00:22
I love the whole day. We open presents, hang out together in our PJ's the whole day and spend time as a family. THAT is the best part of Christmas.
Posted by Dee | November 16, 2009 6:13 AM
Posted on November 16, 2009 06:13
I love the time that we spend together as a family. Everything is very relaxed and fun!
Posted by Dee | November 16, 2009 6:15 AM
Posted on November 16, 2009 06:15
What makes the season bright for me is watching my bf get excited about it. Growing up my family was VERY close and had BIG family dinners every sunday. From a young age I didn't really get into christmas. I think it was because my parents took the more religious angle with me. Sure i believed in Santa but I learned it was more of a religious holiday then the commerciallized one that had become so popular. So now as an adult watching my bf get excited for the big family dinner, seeing his nephews. He loves all the old time christmas music and im actually suprised he doesnt have it playing already.
Posted by Diane | November 16, 2009 7:48 AM
Posted on November 16, 2009 07:48
my daughter makes my season bright!! it's so exciting seeing her excitement over everything christmas... it's like being a kid again yourself. also, it's great to have an excuse to get all your friends and family together!
Posted by Heather | November 16, 2009 7:56 AM
Posted on November 16, 2009 07:56
I love the wonder and the magic of the season. I love seeing my young nieces and nephews delight in talking to santa. I love that they believe the story that I told them that as christmas gets closer and they see the lights in the sky at night (actually the lights on the wings of airplanes) that it is Santa checking with Rudolph to see who is good and who is naughty. They then straighten up and immediately state they are good.
I love doing little crafts with them so they say they made a gift for their parents ormy parents (their grandparents).
I also love spending time with my husband and family.
Posted by maureen | November 16, 2009 8:17 AM
Posted on November 16, 2009 08:17
Putting lights on the house (a la Griswold style) is what makes my season bright :0)
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Posted by Bebemiqui | November 16, 2009 8:57 AM
Posted on November 16, 2009 08:57
My daughter's face when she sees something special for the first time. She gets so excited about the littlest thing. Teaches me to not take the small stuff for granted.
Posted by Jennifer T. | November 16, 2009 9:04 AM
Posted on November 16, 2009 09:04
Having all of my family at my home for Christmas makes my holiday bright!
Posted by Sheila | November 16, 2009 10:23 AM
Posted on November 16, 2009 10:23
What makes my season bright is Christmas morning with my parents. I don't live at home anymore (not even the same state!) so this is a really special holiday for us to come back together and sort of all revert to our childhoods again as we sit around and unwrap presents that we all thoughtfully got for each other. We also invite nearby friends and/or family to dinner, and I'm not normally one for hosting or big fussy meals, but the holiday spirit totally takes over.
Thanks for this great opportunity!
Posted by Kristan | November 16, 2009 10:27 AM
Posted on November 16, 2009 10:27
What makes my season bright is seeing people decorate their homes. It's fun to see how people decorate outside.
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Posted by Maggie | November 16, 2009 10:45 AM
Posted on November 16, 2009 10:45
Lots of things make my holiday bright! My family, the presents, all the lights and smells & just having everybody filled with the holiday spirit :)
Posted by Deanna G. | November 16, 2009 11:25 AM
Posted on November 16, 2009 11:25
This year, We are truly blessed that my husband has a job so this Christmas is already bright for us.. Last Christmas, he didn't and he was out of work until May of this year. This year, although we won't have any extravagant gifts, I have put a few dollars away to make my kids have a nice gift for Christmas. Thanks for hosting this..
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Posted by Stephanie Jackson | November 16, 2009 12:27 PM
Posted on November 16, 2009 12:27
I LOVE Christmas! From the decorations, to the food, to the time with family, it's all great. My family looks forward to helping out a family in need every year to make their holiday a bright one as well.
Posted by Marlene | November 16, 2009 1:19 PM
Posted on November 16, 2009 13:19
I love the sparkliness of the holiday season.
Posted by angie | November 16, 2009 2:08 PM
Posted on November 16, 2009 14:08
The spirit of the Holidays always starts with the first snow fall,the donning of Christmas lights and the cheerful feeling that emanates from people. To me this is what makes the Holidays what they are!
Posted by AutumH | November 16, 2009 3:29 PM
Posted on November 16, 2009 15:29
Spending time with my loved ones...definitely.
Posted by Kimberly/Mom in the City | November 16, 2009 4:06 PM
Posted on November 16, 2009 16:06
Cold crisp weather that lets you know the first snow is coming.
Posted by Laura | November 16, 2009 4:50 PM
Posted on November 16, 2009 16:50
Being around my family, and they are all healthy and well, makes my season bright and very blessed.
Posted by Jeanine | November 16, 2009 5:38 PM
Posted on November 16, 2009 17:38
Being around my family, and they are all healthy and well, makes my season bright and very blessed.
Posted by Jeanine | November 16, 2009 5:38 PM
Posted on November 16, 2009 17:38
Being around my family makes my season bright and blessed.
Posted by Jeanine | November 16, 2009 5:39 PM
Posted on November 16, 2009 17:39
My season will be bright this year because I'm 8 months pregnant right during Advent...what a beautiful nativity experience!!
Posted by Elizabeth Turner | November 16, 2009 5:50 PM
Posted on November 16, 2009 17:50
I love seeing the magic of Christmas through my six year old daughter's eyes. Every year, we look forward to bringing out the box of Christmas books and all the ornaments. We take walks at night to see all the cheerful lights making the gloomy NW seem bright!
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Posted by oona b | November 16, 2009 6:08 PM
Posted on November 16, 2009 18:08
The grandkids make my season bright. Love watching them get more and more excited as Christmas approaches. To them, every little thing is WONDERFUL.
Posted by Sheila | November 16, 2009 6:27 PM
Posted on November 16, 2009 18:27
I love seeing all the Christmas lights and the snow on the trees, but the best thing that brightens my Christmas is seeing my kids' joy! :-)
Posted by Kristie | November 16, 2009 7:02 PM
Posted on November 16, 2009 19:02
My friends and family all being together makes my season bright! Plus cookies and grandma's eggnog! :) hehe!!
Posted by Rhonda Noles | November 16, 2009 7:46 PM
Posted on November 16, 2009 19:46
Having the family come together for a few days, exchange gifts that we've carefully chosen for each other, and eat great food and reminisce!
Posted by Melissa | November 16, 2009 11:10 PM
Posted on November 16, 2009 23:10
I love being with my family especially just being out doing things with them. I love taking my sons to cut their Christmas tree. Just sitting watching our Christmas tree togother.
Posted by Betsy | November 17, 2009 9:24 AM
Posted on November 17, 2009 09:24
Oddly enough, cold weather really gets me in the spirit, I guess because I know it brings "the season." Snow is even better. Plus, egg nog in the grocery store = heaven.
Posted by Lo | November 17, 2009 11:01 AM
Posted on November 17, 2009 11:01
Going home to see my parents for the holidays is what makes my season bright. I hardly ever get to see them but getting the chance to do so during my small break from college just makes things better than ever.
Posted by David | November 17, 2009 3:57 PM
Posted on November 17, 2009 15:57
Spending time with my family and friends makes my holiday season bright. Thanks!
Posted by Andrea H | November 17, 2009 8:27 PM
Posted on November 17, 2009 20:27
What makes my season bright is time with my family. I have two teenage girls that are growing so fast, and elderly parents that need my support. I savor every moment with them all!
Posted by Lisa | November 18, 2009 6:45 AM
Posted on November 18, 2009 06:45
Spending time with my family is what makes my season bright!
Posted by Blessed | November 18, 2009 7:57 AM
Posted on November 18, 2009 07:57
What makes my season bright is spending time with my children. Every year they make piles and piles of paper snowflakes that we use to decorate the house. I love to see their handiwork. I enjoy this and other traditions with them - setting up nativity scene, homemade marshmallows & hot chocolate...
Posted by Kristen M. | November 18, 2009 8:31 AM
Posted on November 18, 2009 08:31
My wonderful daughter and amazing boyfriend make my season bright. Cuddling up and reading stories or watching movies during this time is the highlight of my days.
Posted by Lisa | November 18, 2009 9:14 AM
Posted on November 18, 2009 09:14
What makes my season bright: Seeing family, cold mornings, a fire, peppermint mocha creamer, Jesus, a new baby, warm jammies, christmas cookbooks, spices simmering on the stove, and lights.
Posted by Kate | November 18, 2009 9:17 AM
Posted on November 18, 2009 09:17
My kids... there are days they make me crazy- but what a complete blessing they are!!!!!!!
Posted by Lauren Plummer | November 18, 2009 9:51 AM
Posted on November 18, 2009 09:51
My kids... there are days they make me crazy- but what a complete blessing they are!!!!!!!
Posted by Lauren Plummer | November 18, 2009 9:51 AM
Posted on November 18, 2009 09:51
When I was young, I remember my parents fighting the entire time they were putting up the Christmas tree. The lights were always tangled, my father was always upset that the tree was "unbalanced", and it was generally a stressful event I didn't enjoy. The first year my husband and I put up a tree (tiny! 3 feet! we had like fifteen ornaments!), we put on the Christmas album by Los Straightjackets and we had so much fun. And every year it is still fun. I love that it erases all of those stressful memories and makes me realize that the season is all about laughter and fun.
Posted by NGS | November 18, 2009 10:33 AM
Posted on November 18, 2009 10:33
What makes my season bright is seeing my kids want to give, and wanting to be with each other..
My dad also makes my Season bright. He is always trying to do things secretly.. Helping neighbors waking up early to shovel everyones walks!
Posted by liz Memmott | November 18, 2009 10:35 AM
Posted on November 18, 2009 10:35
All the lights and when people are feeling extra giving.
Posted by Michelle | November 18, 2009 11:01 AM
Posted on November 18, 2009 11:01
Getting to see my family in Australia
Posted by Shelly | November 18, 2009 11:59 AM
Posted on November 18, 2009 11:59
My favorite thing about Christmas is that feeling of togetherness. People travel from far and wide to be with family members and friends, people help those who don't have much by providing gifts and food, and people spend a little more time thinking about others rather than themselves. It's a warm time of year for me, no matter what the temperature.
Posted by Erica | November 18, 2009 12:26 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 12:26
Not sure if this is still open but my answer would be my family:)
Posted by Charity Lyman | November 18, 2009 12:31 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 12:31
Answer would have to be my husband!!
Posted by Lori Lyman | November 18, 2009 12:32 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 12:32
Totally family! And I am particularly excited this year, because it's my son's first Christmas!!! It makes it just a bit more magical :)
Posted by kristen | November 18, 2009 1:08 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 13:08
That's easy. My family makes my holidays bright, warm, and cozy. Now I just need to wrap up this to-do list so I can feel like cozy-ing up!
Posted by JeanineE | November 18, 2009 1:22 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 13:22
Playing Christmas music and reading Christmas stories with my kids. :)
Posted by Michelle | November 18, 2009 1:34 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 13:34
I love taking my children to see the christmas lights. We go for a long drive and sing christmas carols in the car and drive through a light display, which is so beautiful when the lights are reflecting off of snow.
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Posted by colleen | November 18, 2009 5:17 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 17:17
I love purchasing gifts for people! I spend weeks researching and looking at old notes on what I want to get people and I love going and purchasing it and then wrapping it like there is no tomorrow!
Posted by Sarah Johnson | November 18, 2009 5:48 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 17:48
For the first time in 10 years, I live in the northern states near family, so just having the cold, snow, and in laws around is wonderful. That and being with my husband, who was gone for most of last year, and my daughter.
Posted by Kyra | November 18, 2009 5:50 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 17:50
Spending time with my family and friends make my holiday season bright every year! Thanks!
Posted by Aimee W. | November 18, 2009 6:29 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 18:29
I have always loved Christmas time. One of the most peaceful moments in the world for me is sitting snuggled on the couch with a warm drink and all the lights off except for the Christmas tree. Love it! I also now have a sweet little one who will celebrate his first birthday in December and that is just one more reason to love the season!
Posted by Kim | November 18, 2009 7:45 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 19:45
I love seeing my family, my husband and I are living away from our hometown because of college, and going back for the holidays just brightens me up
Posted by Kayleigh | November 18, 2009 9:24 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 21:24
What makes my season bright is my family. I love to decorate with them, celebrate with them, and just plain old love on them over the seasons! :)
Posted by Vanessa | November 18, 2009 9:53 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 21:53
I'm excited about this holiday season b/c I will be expecting a baby girl on Xmas Day! Still have a couple items on my target baby registry :)
Posted by Liz Pyo | November 18, 2009 10:45 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 22:45
My family...especially my little boy...makes my season bright!
Posted by Madeline | November 18, 2009 11:03 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 23:03
I was never a big fan of the holidays until I had kids. Now their excitement seems contagious!
Posted by Naomi | November 18, 2009 11:14 PM
Posted on November 18, 2009 23:14
Christmas is my FAVORITE holiday season. Perhaps my favorite day of the year, I love the Saturday after Thanksgiving, when I pack up the harvest stuff and unpack the Christmas decorations- all to the sounds of Mariah Carey's Christmas cd or Manheim Steamroller Christmas.
For Christmas gift exchange with my parents and siblings, we had a long standing tradition, since my parents first Christmas together- we listen to "Santa, Let's Disco," an 8 track my parents have had for almost 30 years. You guessed it, it's disco Christmas music. Its not Christmas without disco!
Posted by Deanna | November 19, 2009 8:38 AM
Posted on November 19, 2009 08:38
Christmas is my FAVORITE holiday season. Perhaps my favorite day of the year, I love the Saturday after Thanksgiving, when I pack up the harvest stuff and unpack the Christmas decorations- all to the sounds of Mariah Carey's Christmas cd or Manheim Steamroller Christmas.
For Christmas gift exchange with my parents and siblings, we had a long standing tradition, since my parents first Christmas together- we listen to "Santa, Let's Disco," an 8 track my parents have had for almost 30 years. You guessed it, it's disco Christmas music. Its not Christmas without disco!
Posted by Deanna | November 19, 2009 8:39 AM
Posted on November 19, 2009 08:39
My season is made bright when I hang all of the decorations that the kids have made in past years. It is so fun to pull them out each year and remember them when they were so much smaller.
Posted by Kristi | November 19, 2009 11:50 AM
Posted on November 19, 2009 11:50
Seeing the neighborhood light up with yard displays!
Posted by Jennifer | November 19, 2009 12:11 PM
Posted on November 19, 2009 12:11
Seeing the neighborhood lit up with yard displays!
Posted by Jennifer | November 19, 2009 12:11 PM
Posted on November 19, 2009 12:11
I really like Lu's answer. She simply wrote, "my children." :)
I agree with that. This season is bright because of my girls - their sparkling eyes, radiant smiles, and inspiring generosity.
I would also add my husband as another person who brightens this season - and every season. My world would be so empty without him.
Posted by Stephanie | November 19, 2009 1:03 PM
Posted on November 19, 2009 13:03
The tree, the presents, the baking and the giggles that all those create in my little ones! I love Christmas and the memories it gives!
Posted by Joy | November 19, 2009 1:07 PM
Posted on November 19, 2009 13:07
Singing Christmas Carols and baking yummy goodies. That always brightens my season.
Posted by Katherine C. | November 19, 2009 5:56 PM
Posted on November 19, 2009 17:56
I find that the holiday season is bright when I turn on the radio and hear Christmas/winter holiday songs. Thanks!
Posted by Laureen | November 19, 2009 8:57 PM
Posted on November 19, 2009 20:57
My children make the season bright for me! I love seeing them experience all the beautiful new things associated with the holidays.
Posted by Katie | November 19, 2009 9:44 PM
Posted on November 19, 2009 21:44
I too have a hard time getting into the spirit, but do love the season none the less. We often wait until the very last minute to put up light and tree and get the cards sent, but the Spirit of Christmas does hit us. This year is the first year we will get to see my sons face light up as he sees and begins to understand the things around him, Trees...lights....and yes toys. For that reason alone, Christmas will might start a little earlier for us this year.
Posted by Rhonda | November 20, 2009 4:17 AM
Posted on November 20, 2009 04:17
Jesus, as corny as it sounds, he's blessed me greatly.
Posted by Shanee | November 20, 2009 9:41 AM
Posted on November 20, 2009 09:41
Putting aside all the junk and drama and just enjoying some time together with family and friends. That makes my season bright.
Posted by Rebecca | November 20, 2009 9:53 AM
Posted on November 20, 2009 09:53
What makes my season bright? Time spent with family, Christmas music and festive lights.
Posted by Lori | November 20, 2009 4:56 PM
Posted on November 20, 2009 16:56
Baking really makes the season bright for me.
Posted by melissa | November 20, 2009 5:44 PM
Posted on November 20, 2009 17:44
Christmas music is number one on making my season bright! I look forward to Halloween because the very next day is the day that I can find my favorite radio station to listen to Christmas music!
I also love my little man and his excitement for the Christmas season. Yes, he is asking for every single toy on the commercials, but he is starting to understand that there is more to why we celebrate Christmas! It is a wonderful feeling!
Posted by Megan | November 20, 2009 7:51 PM
Posted on November 20, 2009 19:51
Jesus makes my season bright!
Posted by Andrea B | November 20, 2009 11:31 PM
Posted on November 20, 2009 23:31
I live out of state from my mom and sister/family. What makes this holiday season bright for me is I will be spending Christmas with them.
Posted by Julie l | November 21, 2009 9:18 AM
Posted on November 21, 2009 09:18
What makes the season bright for me are the smiles on the faces of my children, when we put the Christmas tree up and the decorations.. It's so wonderful..Thanks for hosting..
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Posted by Stephanie Jackson | November 21, 2009 11:28 AM
Posted on November 21, 2009 11:28
Family and our holiday traditions make the season bright for me. We have a 1 year old, and sharing the holidays with her will be the best!
Posted by Melissa Joffrion | November 21, 2009 1:10 PM
Posted on November 21, 2009 13:10
What makes my season bright is the fact that when shopping my son pointed out an awesome toy and just when I thought he was going to say he needed it sooo badly for Christmas, he told me that this toy would make a little boy very happy that didn't have any toys of his own and that we should buy it. Talk about brightening my day and my season! You can't argue with logic like that. Even though it was kind of pricey, I told my son we would buy if he helped me wrap it. He agreed and we wrapped it donated it! Giving is the best part of the season and the fact that my son has picked up on that, makes me very happy!
Posted by Kim Young | November 21, 2009 3:15 PM
Posted on November 21, 2009 15:15
Listening to the John Denver and the Muppets Christmas Together cd with my family makes my season merry and bright!
Posted by renee | November 21, 2009 5:03 PM
Posted on November 21, 2009 17:03
My family, definitely. Holidays are so much fun now that we have kids of our own.
Posted by Anitra | November 21, 2009 5:58 PM
Posted on November 21, 2009 17:58
watching the girls experience the joy of snow, presents, fun games, and many other things.
Posted by lace | November 21, 2009 8:55 PM
Posted on November 21, 2009 20:55
What makes my holiday bright and festive? Getting the decorations up, a nice, cold day (not very common in South Texas), and taking the kids to look at decorations around the neighborhood.
Posted by Forgetfulone | November 22, 2009 10:54 AM
Posted on November 22, 2009 10:54
Such a usefule blog…wow !!!!
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Posted on February 27, 2010 00:39
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