Christmas Magic

Do you remember the Christmas joy

you felt as a child?

The thrill of seeing snow falling

gently from the sky, blanketing the

ground with a white beauty?

The pleasure of watching

twinkling lights so alive with color

so bright with their warm glow?

The excitement of exploring the packages

wrapped with their beautiful bows

and paper, so full of wonderful mystery?

The pure delight of decorating the tree,

ooh-ing and ah-ing over the ornaments

as if each were a forgotten treasure

that had been found anew?

The aroma of Christmas cooking

that escaped from the kitchen

and filled the house with delicious

promises of what would soon come?

The anticipation of Christmas eve,

waiting on something magical to happen

and knowing that you were secure

in the company of loved ones?

I hope this Christmas brings you that ageless

magic to fill the eyes and heart

of the child in you.

Have a very Merry Christmas

and the best of holiday seasons!