Was just reading on the internet that a warm and cozy way to entertain your holiday guests is by roasting chestnuts on an open fire, and I would, but – lacking a fireplace – a bonfire in the middle of the living room could put the carpeting in real jeopardy.

Actually, we don’t have any carpeting, or any chestnuts. We DO have matches and smoke alarms, however, and they hate each other. Battling it out doesn’t seem like a nice way to enjoy this happy season of love and affection, eggnogs, and the availability of Amazon’s overnight delivery.

Whatever your religion, I hope this is a season to successfully seek and find peace, rest, and the sharing of affection among family and friends. And many smiles!

The gentlest holiday habit for me always involves – in one way or another – remembering details of the Nativity story in music, theater, or song. In case you’re ready to read or re-read Octo-woman’s previous take on it, click below. It may not be the most reverent version of the story, but I can only hope that Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, in spite of all their hardship, still have a forgiving sense of humor. 

https://goingon80.com/2021/12/18/437-the-nativity-scene-according-to-octo-woman/