Another quick intermission in the muse posts.
I thought I’d share an idea for the holidays (which isn’t mine).
Missing Thanksgiving with kids and grandkids was a bummer, but the thought of missing Christmas is a heartbreaker. But who said we can’t simply postpone it?
For all those who are struggling with the decision about whether to get together with family and risk illness, or stay at home and pass the day twiddling your fingers in isolation, consider Christmas in July.
As the Grammy and instigator-in-chief in my family, I just set the date and booked a spot for a family gathering. In July.
We’re going to have a feast with turkey and cranberry sauce where we’ll pass around huge helpings of thankfulness. We’re going to string holiday lights around the fire pit and conduct a Secret Santa on the starlit deck. We might even decorate a tree in the forest!
Grampy and I will drop off presents this December, but the true gift of the holidays is time with our loved ones. It will happen. It will be special because we’ll all be in this together.
Stay safe and enjoy the holidays whenever you decide to celebrate them. ❤
Myths of the Mirror 
Merry Christmas 🎅🎄
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Merry Christmas to you too!
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What a wonderful idea! Hopefully COVID will be a bad memory by then, and the travel will be much easier. Love the idea of Christmas in the woods. 🙂
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Thanks, Mark. I’m glad I put it off until late July. Any sooner might have been risky. We’re looking forward to it, and I hope to make it extra memorable for the grandchildren. It makes our isolated Christmas easier to tolerate. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful week.
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You as well.
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I always enjoy working on Christmas projects in July! Because there is no time pressure & it can truly be about the process, not just the product. So I was excited to see your post title….but when I read the first sentence, I said, “That was just mean!” haha…looking forward to it.
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Oh, you’re one of those people! Lol. Thinking ahead and well-prepared. I’m so last minute with the holidays, but I do love it that you focus on the process, not just the product. That sounds wonderful. I suspect this will be the first time I’m not rushing around like a mad person and actually planning some meaningful gift-giving. Thanks so much for reading and Happy, Healthy Holidays to you. 😀
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Stay safe , take care , happy holiday🤗
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Thank you so much for stopping by and I’m sorry about the late reply. I rescued you from spam. 🙂 Have a lovely holiday and wonderful new year!
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Celebration is whenever family and loved ones are together no matter what time, place or day it is…
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I so agree. It makes sense to be patient and stay safe in order to preserve all those future celebrations and make new memories. Thanks for the visit and comment and enjoy your holidays. Be well.
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You too… Thanks🙂
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a very nice sharing, I wait for you on my blog
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I just found your comment in spam. So sorry! Thanks for stopping by to read, and I wish you a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year. 🙂
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Good one nice idea… Wish nice get together…
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Thank you! Happy Holidays to you too. Stay safe. 😀
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Loving the idea. I plan to combine all birthdays as well when I meet my family next!
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Good for you! We all have to be flexible and patient this year to keep ourselves and others healthy. It will be nice to put this stressful year behind us. Take good care of yourself and enjoy the holidays.
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Just a quick note too that your link isn’t working so I can’t visit your site. You most likely have to update your gravatar. Here are the instructions: https://mythsofthemirror.com/2019/04/06/7-steps-to-a-user-friendly-blog/
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Done! Thanks for pointing that out.
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All fixed. I’ll be over to say hello soon. 🙂
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That’s great… You deserve nobel….💝
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Great idea, Diana! No to cancellations.
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The virus is SO out of control in the US, Inese. It’s crazy. We’re just staying home and staying safe. A little bit of discipline and a little more patience, then the celebrations will happen. Stay safe, my friend. 🙂
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Thank you, Diana! My daughter lives in the US, she is a nurse. Her husband had one week off because they had 15 cases. He hasn’t got any other holidays this year. All three girls attend school. You can imagine I am worried sick… The saddest thing is to realise that humanity is not ready to face and deal with a threat of this scale.
Stay safe you too. ❤
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My daughter works in healthcare too, Inese. It’s so stressful. Our government has made everything so much worse… but there is a light at the end of this scary tunnel. ❤
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Oh you understand then. Stay safe and well, my friend ❤ I finished your books and drew a picture of Alue and Talin – haven't decided on the look of Naj yet 😊
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That’s so awesome! I’m flattered. Of course, now I want to see what you drew… when you’re done. How fun is that!
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This is a fantastic idea, Diana! Another friend of mine is doing the same thing. Hope you have a fabulous Christmas in July!
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Thanks, Teri. It was hard to “cancel” Christmas this year – especially for me and the grandkids since they’ve come here every year since they were born. But we’ll be patient and have fun in July! (And I did put up lights!). 😀
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Really a fantastic idea. The idea of this limited Christmas this year does weigh down the December days, but knowing getting together with loved ones again for a delayed, special celebration will surely be worth the wait 🙂
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Our tradition has included whole family descending on our house for the holiday, and the grandchildren were devastated when we called Christmas off. “How will Santa find us??” This idea of Christmas in July really helped. And yes, Grammy will go overboard, so it will be worth the wait. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by to comment. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy holiday season.
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This is a great idea!!
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Snap! 😀 Earlier this autumn we all talked about Christmas with the rest of the family and decided to wait until next year, maybe a little before July. For now making it cosy and Christmassy at home and feel lucky to be celebrating with my son, husband and mother all well and strong. And snow even arrived this morning! 😀. I love the idea of the tree decorated outside and wish you a most fabulous and special party in the summer … one of the most emotional ever for us all! Take care and thank you for your lovely wise post.xx
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This clearly isn’t a new idea, Annika, but the grandkids and I were stuck in our distress over cancelling Christmas and couldn’t think creatively. When I heard this idea, the day brightened and we started planning (and planning). I’m so glad you’re going to do something similar. Have a cozy beautiful Christmas with your loved ones. ❤ ❤
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This is a great idea. Jay actually did Christmas in July a couple of years ago for our niece and nephews and they loved it!
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Thanks for stopping by, Sean. I think the kids will have a blast, and this year… I know I’ll be celebrating like a kid. We just need to be safe, and keep each other safe, for a few more months. It will be worth it. 🙂
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What a wonderful idea, Diana! I love it!
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It’s obviously not an original idea, Jan, but it stuck me as a perfect solution to our need to avoid gathering this Christmas. I shudder to think of all those people who are going to get ill a month or three before the vaccine is available. So we’re planning a shindig in July with all the Thanksgiving/Christmas fanfare. Wishing you a safe happy healthy holiday season. ❤
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I love the idea of a huge Christmas party in July!
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Thanks, Ann. I heard this idea tossed around on the news program about the virus, and my ears perked up like a rabbit! A huge weight lifted off my sad shoulders, and the planning with the grandkids began. My hope is to make this a celebration that they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. We’re stocking up on things like cranberries and candy canes that we can’t get in the summer. Ha ha. I’m glad you enjoyed this. Stay healthy and hang in there. And enjoy your own celebrations full of hugs when the time is right. ❤
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When I lived in Australia a bunch of friends and I would often celebrate Christmas in June. (Southern Hemisphere mid-winter) We always had such fun! 😀
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Some one else from the Southern Hemisphere mentioned that. So fun. My grandkids were a little perplexed by all this, but they’re full on board now. Lol. Stay safe and enjoy a happy holiday season. ❤
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I do love Christmas in July and decorating a tree in the forest:) I think its a time thats in our hearts and we can celebrate anytime, I agree!
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I have to remember to pack a long extension cord to reach the perfect tree out there. Lol. I hope your holiday season is safe and joyous, Denise. Soon we’ll be able to celebrate with our loved ones, and it’s worth the wait. ❤
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I’m one who believes in staying safe and protecting others as well as myself. This sounds like a lovely idea, Diana. The weather is much better in July, anyway. Unless you love snow and cold! Some do, of course.
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We don’t get much snow here, Mary, mostly rain. So July is much more pleasant! I too want to keep everyone safe, and like you, I’m willing to be patient. Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season, my friend. ❤
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Thank you. Wishing the same for you and your family.
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Great, great thoughts, Diana. I miss my son!
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I know, Noelle. I miss my daughter and grandkids like crazy. I was trying to justify something for Christmas, but just couldn’t. And this idea made it all so much easier to say “no” to myself. Now, we all have something special and memorable to look forward to. Hang in there and the celebrating will come. Have a happy healthy holiday season. ❤
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You too – we are all suffering!
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Wow a lovely and a wonderful creative concept on how to celebrate Christmas with family and friends, Diana. I loved the Santa so cute and loving.
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Thanks, Kamal. The virus is raging through the US, and it’s going to get worse. It makes sense for us to postpone everything. I’m glad you liked the idea. Happy Holidays to you, my friend. :=D
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Yes I completely agree with you Diana. Better not to meet many people and get affected. Must keep Christmas low like how we have done in India. All our festivals were low key and no one liked it but we have to take precautions. Happy Holidays to you too dear Diana.
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India has done a good job considering your population and the density in the cities. The US is a disaster.
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Yes our country has really done a great job of curtailing the disease and I completely agree with you. All your politicians and their ego problems that is why the people are suffering. It is very good to keep social distance, wear masks and take care. All these disasters would have not happened. They are not bothered at all. Millions have lost their lives especially in USA and European countries. Let’s hope that everything becomes alright and pray to God for his mercy.
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I see nothing at all wrong with a delayed holiday. Whenever you decide to have it, I hope you all have a great time. 🙂 — Suzanne
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For our family (and many in the US) it makes a lot of sense, Suzanne. The virus is terrible here. When I heard someone suggest the idea, it sounded like the perfect solution to the lonely Christmas blues. Thank so much for stopping by, my friend! Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season. ❤
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I wish you and yours the same, Diana. ❤ — Suzanne
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We have to be creative these days and look for atypical solutions. I like this idea. It would be a Christmas that all the kids would remember for sure. The idea of involving the grandkids in the planning of this day is brilliant. When kids are involved in the planning, they rise to the occasion, but of equal importance, gain ownership.
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Thanks, Pete. The grandkids (and I) were upset about not coming to our house for Christmas this year as they have all their lives. But now they’re excited about July. We talked about having to stock up on some seasonal items… like cranberries, wrapping paper, and candy canes. Lol. I hope you have a lovely holiday and wonderful hugs with your family when the time comes. 😀
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My three children and son-in-law were all home last Christmas as it was our first holiday together since losing my husband earlier in the spring. Though it was sad Den wasn’t there, we all managed to find our smiles and enjoy the week. Knowing we couldn’t get together this year, my oldest son started planning ‘Big Fun in ’21 (yes, he’s a nut!). We haven’t set a definite date yet as my son-in-law is about to deploy for several months, but my son said anytime is a good time for turkey and dressing and gifts. 😀 😀
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The holidays are hard when an important member isn’t there any longer, the absence and missing so noticeable, but I’m glad you all got together last year. Your son and I would get along, Denise. “Big Fun in ’21” sounds fabulous. I wish you a safe holiday and a wonderful celebration with family when the time comes. ❤
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Many thanks, Diana! 🙂
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I think it’s a great idea! Certainly something to look forward to. And what a wonderful Santa!
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Thanks for stopping by, Laurie. I was hoping for a brief, masked, distanced Christmas gathering, though I knew better. This idea made it so much easier to endure missing the holiday with the grandkids. I’ll go overboard when the time comes. Lol. I hope your holiday season is happy and healthy. We just need to be patient for a little longer. ❤
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Yes, yes! Going gloriously overboard will be a perfect way to celebrate.
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A most excellent idea! Happy holidays my friend. I presume Zoom is going to be very busy lol. ❤
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I think so too. What a strange year, and a sad one for so many people. The US is in terrible shape, Debby, and we need to find a way to stay safe for a few more months. I admit to feeling torn and this idea helped me over the hump. Have a happy, healthy holiday season, my friend. ❤ ❤
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Hang in there my friend. We’re all in the same boat when it comes to loved ones and holidays. It’s been a longggggggggggg year and we’re in the final stretch. Stay home and stay safe til the vaccine comes. It’s just around the corner! Wishing you and hub the same, a healthy holidays season. ❤ ❤
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Yes. It would be insane to take risks so close to the finish line. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Its a strange year from start to finish. That xs something to look forward to!
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We still have little grandchildren, so we’re (I’m) going to go a little overboard on the Christmassy theme in July. If we can just be patient and stay safe now, there will be a lot to celebrate. Stay safe, my friend. ❤
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I hope you are right.
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It will just be my husband, the dog, and I this year. We will continue to shelter in place for the foreseeable future. At some point, I hope we’ll feel safe enough to travel to see our daughter in California. Christmas in July would be nice . . .
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We’re doing the same, Liz, and our daughter is only an hour away. I feel sad about missing Christmas (on Christmas) but this gives us something to look forward to… and many more Christmases ahead. Be well, my friend. ❤
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Yes, it’s good to be reminded of many more Christmases ahead. Take good care, Diana.
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Creative solutions win the prize!!! love it Diana~ ❤️
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Thanks, Cindy. I hope that everyone is careful and patient this year. We’re so close! Happy December, my friend. Be well. ❤
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Yes, indeed! I agree!!! It makes the difference!!! 💕
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Perfect! 🎄 I’m all in… 💞
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It was so hard to tell the grandkids we wouldn’t be hosting Christmas this year, or going to their houses. So when I heard about this idea, I jumped on it. We just need to hang in there a little bit longer. Wishing you a joyous and safe holiday season. ❤
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Wishing you the same, Diana! 💞 Although we are so very grateful for Facetime and Zoom with the kids and grands, you just can’t beat the real thing. Can’t wait for Christmas in July! xo
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Thanks so much for sharing the post! I hope we all can be patient a little bit more, and then celebrate our hearts out. ❤
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That’s a brilliant idea, and something Australians joke about as we swelter through another hot xmas. Last year I held xmas in November because I had a good idea that heat and bushfire risk would make December a bad month. As it turned out, I was more right than I knew and ALL of summer was a disaster. The media started calling it our Black Summer and I think they got it right. I think we’ll just postpone xmas completely this year. We are technically in ‘elimination’ of the virus, but all it takes is one person to start the whole nightmare over again. The Offspring and I will wait until the vaccine does its thing some time next year. Until then, Happy Christmas in Absentia! 🙂
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Australia has done a great job, Andrea. The US is a disaster zone and expected to get much worse. It just makes sense to be patient and to celebrate Christmas… and everything else… when it’s safe to do so. Last year was awful for you all. Who could forget. Let’s home that your coming summer is safe in every way. ❤ ❤
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Thanks, Diana. I admit I’m nervous. I tell myself that this summer couldn’t possibly be as bad as last summer, but I’ve been mowing like crazy to try to get my property as fire safe as possible anyway. Fingers crossed for us all. So much is depending on these vaccines. Let’s hope they live up to their promise. -hugs-
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Good for you for preparing. We should probably cut back trees. We’re been lucky so far, but we live in the middle of the woods in fire country.
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Oh my…yes. Your place sounds alarmingly like mine. Please don’t leave it to chance. 😦
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We’re in the rainy season now, but come spring, we’ll be doing a little work around here. 🙂
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-hugs- I always imagined you were in a pretty spot, but I had no idea you were in a dangerous one. I guess it’s the price we pay.
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We are planning to do this! We will have two Christmas’s – (Christmi?!) – a household one on the day, featuring Zoom chat and a physical one with extended family later in the year. Double the fun! Definitely a time for counting blessings this year and celebrating what is possible rather than what is not.
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Excellent, Jackie. We’ll do a bit of Facetime on the 25th, but I’ll miss the hugs like crazy! I agree about counting blessings though. We have to be patient and then the celebrations can begin. Enjoy your Christmi. Lol
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I love this idea!!!!
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Oh good. I don’t know why it seemed so novel to me, but I guess I wasn’t thinking creatively. Now I’m all in and planning to make up for lost time. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season whenever it comes around. 🙂
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A date is just a date, so any day can be Christmas Day.
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That’s the plan, LK, for this year anyway. The grandkids were a bit disappointed, but they’re helping me plan our summer event, so that’s helped a bit. It just makes sense to play it safe. 2021 will be a much better year!
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Getting them involved in the plan sounds like a great idea. Let them prolong the Christmas experience.
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What a wonderful idea, Diana! Our new infection numbers are worrisome and it looks like the holiday season will look a lot different this year…my cousin and I are sending small gifts through the mail and my good friend will do a drive by so we can exchange gift bags (I will dearly miss sharing a hot chocolate with her to celebrate the season). I’m sending out cards this year filled with good cheer, sparkle and light.
I hope your holiday season unfolds with love and good health…
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The virus is rampaging here, Kim, and we expect it to be even worse by Christmas. I love your plan and when this is over you can share that hot chocolate knowing you did your part to keep everyone safe. ❤
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Our mini-lockdown has been extended to January 8th!
Our holiday season will be filled with forest walks and small pleasures…my heart goes out to all the beautiful places ravaged by this devastating virus.
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I know you’ll find a way to enjoy the many small pleasures. ❤
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We’re playing safe no matter what the UK government allows – Christmas dinners in our own homes then a brief visit to each of my daughters homes to give the grandkids their presents, which I might pass down the chimney, but only if they dare me, then if no broken bones, a short drive back home to sing carols with my wife (maybe made that bit up!) Vaccinations start in the UK next week and for this old guy maybe January – roll on Spring 2021.
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I’m glad you’re playing it safe, Eric. Just be careful in the chimney! Lol. Vaccinations start here in a few weeks, I think, but mine won’t be a months. Still, I’m so glad that it’s happening! Be well, my friend.
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And you, Diana and all you’re close too.
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I love that idea. I think you mentioned it to me before and I think it’s a fabulous idea ❤️
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I’ve been mentioning it, Tessa, but decided to just make a post about it. July seems like a long ways away, but we wanted to give everyone a chance to get vaccinated. I can’t wait to give giant hugs again. ❤
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Giant hugs are the best ❤️
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Thanks for the creative solution Diana. I hope we all find creative ways to keep our connections and spirits uplifted during the holidays. Hugs and blessings to you and yours.
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My family always celebrated Christmas ON CHRISTMAS. Lol. This creative idea brightened the dim lightbulb in my head. The grandkids are having as much fun planning the event as I am. 🙂 Thanks for the kind comment, my friend. Hugs. ❤
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Great idea, Diana! I remember bloggers talk about their tradition of Christmas I’m July, such as South Africa and Australia. The increased cases are alarmingly high. The news said everyone wants the vaccine will have it by June. Two vaccines will be out by December 14, but the medical people and 65+ people will be the first priority to get it.
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This Christmas the pandemic is going to be awful in the US, Miriam. And it doesn’t make sense to take risks right before the vaccine comes out! That would be so tragic. I do hope you have a happy, healthy holiday season and a safe Christmas. ❤
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Yeah, Diana. I haven’t cancel the tickets but the restrictions of curfew and gathering are set up to December 20th. There was nearly 100,000 cases on one day a couple days ago. People who traveled for Thanksgiving are urgged to take the test.
It would be risky to travel this Christmas. I’ll talk to my daughter about it. 💖
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Your granddaughters are still pretty young too, so they may not be quite as disappointed as older children at a postponement. I can’t wait to hug everyone without worrying! That will be huge.
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Awesome idea, Diane. We did this for 15 years when I lived abroad. All of our celebrations were lumped into a big family party on home leave. We had holiday fun celebrating with new friends in the countries we lived in. We learned a lot about their cultural traditions. 📚🎶 Christine
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Jacqui was mentioning the same thing, Christine. That level of flexibility is something I hadn’t thought of until this year, and it lifted such a weight from my shoulders! Enjoy your holiday season, Christine. Be well. 🙂
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Absolutely. Make the holidays when & how you want them. It’s like stepping away from the Hallmark holiday routine The same to you, Diane. Happy holidays & be well. 🥳🎶🎉Christine
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That’s a great idea for families and/or groups, Diana. Hugs on the wing.
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I hope it’s helpful to anyone who’s feeling anxious or scared of getting together for the holidays. It seemed like such a great idea to me that we jumped on it. Thanks for the kind comment, Teagan. ❤
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I admit that I’ve been surprised to see so many photos from people whose college kids came home for the holiday, or other family members — and none of them with masks, and all close beside one another for the photo. All those months of “distancing” were wasted…
But that’s just me being a huge chicken. I understand. I’m just surprised by how many I’ve seen.
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Me too, Teagan. Why take the risk? Especially now, when we know there’s a vaccine right around the corner.
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I’m so glad you posted about this. My husby and I regularly change holiday dates to suit when our kids can be there (because of military obligations). Everyone is thrilled! I hope yours is wonderful, Diana!
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That makes total sense, Jacqui. I’ll bet a lot of military families make those adjustments. I’ve heard so many bloggers and non-bloggers fretting about what to do – especially in the US where the pandemic is out of control. When I heard this idea, a little chime of happiness lifted my spirits. Christmas is so much more than a day on a calendar. ❤
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I bet a lot of people are glad you posted it.
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Thanks. 🙂
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Good thinking to have the get-together another time.
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The pandemic is raging in the US, Anneli, and it’s going to get worse. This seemed like a good compromise that will keep everyone we love safe. 🙂 Have a happy and healthy holiday season. ❤
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I think it’s a great idea. More people should consider it.
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What a fabulous idea. This may just be the way to go.
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I still feel sad about “cancelling Christmas” Darlene, but even the planning of a July event has cheered up the family (especially for the grandkids). Thanks for stopping by to read and comment. Have a lovely holiday season. ❤
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That’s a great idea! Something for the whole family to look forward to.
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So many people are feeling anxious about Christmas gatherings, Amy. This just seemed like a happy alternative and I wanted to share. Thanks for stopping by! Happy Holidays.
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I love the idea of having Christmas at a time when no one else is – a special celebration of our own.
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The US is such a mess right now, Judith, and expected to be So. Much. Worse. by Christmas. We wanted to have a small Christmas, but just can’t risk it. And our grandchildren are upset that all our traditions aren’t happening this year. This helped mend their little broken hearts and gave us all something to look forward to. 😀
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Children don’t understand, Diana, even less than we do, It’s a shame.And they don’t do waiting patiently. I thought that, once a month, on the same day, we could send a small present, a card, a message.x
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That’s a wonderful idea too. I’ve involved the grandkids in the planning. They’re still sad about it, but they’ll recover. And they’re still going to get Christmas presents in 3 weeks! Lol.
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This is true. lol
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