Like I said the other day, I'm really enjoying this Christmas thing like I did as a child. Every day, some new holiday thing appears in the living room. A nekkid little tree, decorations making it onto said tree, garland on the stair-railing, Father Christmas figurines... Little by little, I am adding physical form to my emotions. It's almost as much fun as I remembered. It won't be much longer before I start playing Christmas carols at home, as well as at work.
That being said, I have one major stumbling block when it comes to holiday spirit. I don't see any decorations outside my apartment! Don't get me wrong, there are a few businesses that have put snowflakes and garland in their windows, but that's pretty much it. None of the neighbors have any lights in their windows. The only decoration at the building where I work is a lonely tree in the middle of a spartan lobby.
What happened? I realize I live in the city now, rather than suburbia. Not everyone has lawns to decorate. But I'm sure it's not just a fuzzy-memory from my childhood that people used to decorate for Christmas. I remember houses you were sure you could see from outer space and Christmas trees in the living room window of every house. Today, I walk outside and my neighborhood looks much like it did when I moved here in September, only with more dead leaves and the need to wear a jacket. I may be excited that Christmas is coming, but I was surprised to realize that it's just over a week away. I feel depressed by the lack of urgency or excitement by anyone around me.
Maybe if it would snow....
I miss everyone decorating and getting into that spirit. To share our love and kindness in a common celebration.
ReplyDeleteThere are plenty of decorations here in cynical L.A.
ReplyDeleteso I bet if look further in Pizzaburgh you'll find what you are looking for.
Merry Christmas Dear. Glad you are making a new start.
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