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Something on Sunday: Welcome to the holidays
My final concert of the year, always the Sunday of the weekend before Thanksgiving, has always marked the beginning of the holiday season for me. Traditionally, it's when my thoughts turn to planning for holiday events, meal planning, shopping, the whole works. This year my Thanksgiving is going to be particularly busy, with a family gathering on Friday and friends hosting on Thursday and Sunday, and I'm making something for each of the three meals.
I'm a fan of the holiday season. I like traditions and rituals, I like baking, I like shiny things and sparkly lights and holiday music, and I like gatherings with people I care about. The month and a half from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day provides me with all of those things, so it's natural that I would enjoy the holidays in general. Fortunately, my family is comparatively low drama, and they're local, so I have fewer stressors than I otherwise might (little potential for fights, no travel further than a couple of hours drive). I feel lucky that I can look on the holidays mostly as a source of happiness and fun.
I'm a fan of the holiday season. I like traditions and rituals, I like baking, I like shiny things and sparkly lights and holiday music, and I like gatherings with people I care about. The month and a half from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day provides me with all of those things, so it's natural that I would enjoy the holidays in general. Fortunately, my family is comparatively low drama, and they're local, so I have fewer stressors than I otherwise might (little potential for fights, no travel further than a couple of hours drive). I feel lucky that I can look on the holidays mostly as a source of happiness and fun.