Last year I was on the ship, which clearly made things weird for Christmas tradition. I found my way around it and managed to eek out some ritual. This year for many reasons I just don't feel like participating in any Christmas traditions. Reasons I am comfortable sharing:
- I live in a studio that will not accomodate a three-dimensional tree.
- I am day-jobless, so I don't want to spend money on temporary items.
- I have enough stuff in my tiny space already without a bunch of red and green crap.
- I have less than the secular holiday spirit (see above "red and green crap").
An ex-bf of mine liked to point out that I am materialistic. Yes, I idenitify alot with things. Advent calendars and wreaths and trees equal Christmas. Baskets and bunnies equal Easter. Stargazer lilies equal love. I moved so much growing up and never had a real "home" that the things became the only constants. Yeah, yeah, my family too...but to a transient 9 year old, a pink inflatable Easter bunny has a little more imprinting power. Of course as a grown up, I realize that as sure as the Grinch's heart grew three sizes, Christmas will come without ribbons, tags, packages, boxes or bags.
Doesn't mean I don't love this stuff.
Meredith and I had the best day ever at Williams-Sonoma and Trader Joe's. I'll be baking this week. Happy holidays, everyone.
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