Christmas, Xmas, Crimbo

Well the time is upon us and our day went very well although it was less than relaxing for me for the most part; the only real draw back if you want to cook a lot of food yourself. I managed to sew the festive napkins and a Christmas apron which has made me very happy.
I have a little tradition of getting a book to read and this one is about the various traditions surrounding this time of year and the origins of them which has led me to think about the names we call Christmas and how we all celebrate.

Looking at some of the crafting social groups and the pictures they have been showing of their trees and the stories of what they do and what they eat. Seeing the outpouring of love and care from everyone, expressed in the gifts they make their loved ones, the words of support offered to people who are feeling low this time of the year, have shown me that the spirit of Christmas is very much alive and well no matter how many people say it isn't.
Keeping this short and sweet as I have to glaze the ham.

Best wishes to you and yours this Christmas and every day.

With hugs from haggis land,

Jx