Semi-Wordless Wednesday – Silent Night
When it comes to the holidays, I’m a big one for tradition. But with time, life changes and so what once was, cannot always be. It used to be after I decorated the Christmas tree (a real one) with glass ornaments and family heirlooms I would put my two boys to bed and shut off all the lights in the house except for the Christmas tree. I would put Silent Night in my cassette player and just bask in the simplistic beauty of it all. The true spirit of the holiday would course through my body, reducing me to tears, and it was a private moment just for me as I reflected on all I was blessed with.
I no longer have boys to put to bed, and the tree, well, now it’s artificial and it’s decorated in a leopard theme with non-breakable ornaments. After I’m done decorating (with lots of help from my furry gang) I still turn off the lights and reflect in the beauty of it all, but now I share the moment with Dan and the cats. We converse at the end of the day like we do every day, sitting together, me blanketed in a soft pile of kitty love as we binge watch whatever show of the moment it is… in this case, Nurse Jackie.
But regardless of time, one thing always remains true, the spirit of Christmas resides in the heart to be shared with those you love…
Have a lovely Wednesday all!
lovely, lovely sentiment! When I was married to my ex (who was Catholic) I LOVED turning out the lights and sitting by the lit tree….it was so magical
May your holiday be joyous and blessed
Much love!
Thanks for all of the pleasure you give your cat-loving public. 🙂 Merry Christmas, Deb!
What a heartwarming memory that brings many nostalgic holiday memories of my own. You are spot on about how even though circumstances change, kids grow up in time, the love that surrounds us as we enjoy the simple moments like enjoying the tree do not. How indeed wonderful it is to be enveloped in a kitty blanket of love! I adore my two who make up my little kitty blanket of love, yet admire your super size one- how beautiful all the colors and prints!
Purrs to you all with love- Clove, Kaspars and Mom
Beautiful post and tree.
Lovely post, lovely photo, and lovely sentiment. And your tree is beautiful!
Such a beautiful post, Deb. <3
What a lovely photo ! Beautiful post about Christmas spirit : that’s exactly it. Purrs
Beautiful post. I don’t put up a tree, it’s too much trouble with the cats and the fact that I’m away for Christmas to visit my family. This time of year is very difficult for me; but I do have fond memories of sitting in my parent’s home over the years and listening to Glen Campbell , Peggy Lee, Bing Crosby, and even some of the 80s Christmas tunes while looking at the tree, petting kitties–full of hope for the years ahead.
I’m so glad that you are able to maintain some of your traditions with Dan and the Zee and Zoey crew. Adorable photo of you!
Peace….
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Very nice. What a cute picture
Lily & Edward
Now that is a lap full. M is wondering how long you can sit there with all that weight on your legs? She finds sitting for an hour with me on her lap enough or she can’t get up. What a beautiful picture. You are so blessed.
There’s not a better way to enjoy the spirit of Christmas than surrounding by the beauty of the season and lots of kitties! Lovely post and photo!
Your tree is lovely. My peeps are big on tradition too. The past few years, every Catmas Eve, I dj on Twitter with our fave Catmas tunes.
That is so very true. ♥
It looks like you have the best spot in the house to relax! Cats know where the comfy seats are. 🙂 I love your decorations. Your tree is really beautiful.
That’s the best way to spend the holiday. 🙂
Beautiful post. I love sit with the lights out and the tree on too. It really is the most wonderful time of the year. Nurse Jackie is a great show.
Who needs socks…when you have all that fur? Just lovely Deb…as always ♥
We always snuggle togevver and sing carols and luv on each other. Traditions can change but luv only grows stronger fwu da years.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
It’s so wonderful to include our pets in the holiday, isn’t it? I can’t think of many nicer things than a lap full of purring, happy kittens. They may not be able to sing along to Silent Night with you, but I’m sure they feel the spirit of the song just the same.
Jean from Welcome to the Menagerie