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I wrote this for the Trifextra Writing Challenge Week 47 where we are to write exactly 33 words about our feelings about the holidays. We were given a quote by Dave Barry, one of my favorite writers, to use as inspiration:
“In the old days, it was not called
the Holiday Season; the Christians called it 'Christmas' and went to church;
the Jews called it 'Hanukkah' and went to synagogue; the atheists went to
parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say 'Merry
Christmas!' or 'Happy Hanukkah!' or (to the atheists) 'Look out for the wall!”
― Dave Barry
I appreciate your comments.
I'll keep my childhood memories, thanks :D
ReplyDeleteOf course. See my comment to Joe, below. Thanks Draug.
DeleteUse your memories to make the experience of others as magical as that which you remember!
ReplyDeleteOuch! I think my attempt at humor may have been a tad too subtle! Or non-existant! I certainly have fond memories and tried to instill those feeling in my children. Thanks for commenting Joe.
DeleteYes! Hangover remedies! I'm already a little scared lol
ReplyDeleteI think it all depends on what you have planned. If these activities are likely to cause you to have a hangover (relatives alone could cause this reaction) then I'd be scared too! Anyway, try to have fun! Thanks Kim. I'm glad you are becoming a Trifecta regular.
DeleteThoughtful post.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Congratulations :)
Thank you Ruby.
DeleteI nominated you for a Liebster award here:
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ha no i thought this was hilarious :-) I have the same "blessings" it seems
ReplyDeleteThank you Steven. I feel vindicated!
DeleteHaha!! Good advice not just at this very special time of year but all year round, day in and day out . . . Ho . . . sigh . . . Ho . . . sigh . . . Ho . . .
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought of it, but you're right! Thanks Linda. Ho ha ha ho!
DeleteMuch nicer than mine, I am a Scrooge or Grinch. I can't wait until it is over. LOL!
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But yours had a heartwarming ending. I liked it a lot! Thanks Tessa!
DeleteI will definitely be indulging in the overeating part.
ReplyDeleteDon't we all? Sigh! Thanks Tara.
DeleteThe M~A~G~I~C of Christmas resides in tiny sticky fingers grasping for the next package from the pile amid "oohs" and "aahs."
ReplyDeleteAs adults . . . most of the M~A~G~I~C is missing. Probably because we see the bills, and have to entertain the troops, and already have MORE than ENOUGH.
Good post, lumdog.
Thank you NR Hatch.
DeleteWithout the fond memories it would be hard to enjoy the present.
ReplyDeleteI was writing with tongue in cheek. I cherish my memories. Thanks Bo.
DeleteManage expectations indeed! This made me laugh. And congrats on the 'heal' win! Happy Holidays..
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment and the congrats Steph.
DeleteI like the matter-of-fact, authentic, commonsense tone. That lack of sentimentalism makes it very credible.
ReplyDeleteThank you TGH!
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