decking the halls
Every year, Joe and I make a really wonderful ritual out of decorating the Christmas tree. First we pick up the tree, which in itself isn't a grand affair. We just need a good basic tree, full, no holey spots, etc. Wilson's out in Lexington usually has decent trees although last year the one we got went dry super fast for some reason. After we get the tree home and it has time to settle in its base, all the fun stuff happens.
I put the lights on the tree while Joe makes dinner (this year it's pheasant!), because he really sucks at making the lights look uniform. My father was such a freak about doing the lights in a certain way, starting on the inside and layering them around to make the whole tree really light up properly. I inherited that freak trait. So I do that and decorate the house (I go all out in preparation for our annual holiday party). No cheesy stuff--just super cool, cozy, festive decor. In some ways I wish I could keep up all the Xmas stuff throughout the year. It creates such a super special homey atmosphere with the lights and sparkling everything. Especially in our little fireplace room. There is nothing more wonderful than curling up in my big old green chair, next to the fire on a snowy December day (I say this as it's nearly 65 degrees out, sigh).
After a really nice candlelit dinner (oh wait all our dinners are candlelit...better than glaring overhead lights, we think), then we flip on the DVD player and watch "It's a Wonderful Life." We know all the lines, it's pretty sad.
That's on our agenda for tomorrow night. YAY! So to keep you in the mood, I'm going to post a new super cool holiday song every day until Christmas just for your enjoyment. Here's the first:
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