Christmas Countdown - 2019

[Crown 84]

Good Morning, Guys.

Wowzers!
Christmas Season 2019 is just right down the road. Almost here. The long wait is nearly over!
Wowzers, indeed!

The dwindling numbers:
Days to the Season: 3 (UNDER HALF A WEEK, NOW!!)
Days to Thanksgiving: 18 (Barely over 2 1/2 weeks left!)
Days to Christmas Day: 45 (Now under 6 1/2 weeks to go!)
(Are you mentally ready for this, Foks?

A bit warmer yesterday but still rather chilly. Plenty of sun though, and no precipitation.
Today will see it get warmer yet and we could hit real close to 70 tomorrow before the bottom really falls out by mid week and we drop into the lower half of the 20's for lows.
Right now, another chilly start greets us here, and it's 37 degrees.
Have a Super Sunday, Everyone!

The fun continues with our Special Post Series:
Today (Day 3 before the Season) = Brent (posted above!)
Tomorrow (Day 2 before the Season) = Christmaswarlock
Nov. 12 (Day 1 before the Season) = Auntie Mistletoe
Nov. 13 -- CHRISTMAS SEASON 2019 ARRIVES! --

 

[sugar142286]

Happy 103, State College PA has been playing Christmas music since 11/1/19. They have a nice mix with some Christmas movie audio snippets mixed in with their station bumpers.

Thanks for posting this! This is my neck of the woods!

 

[Crown 84]

Special Post: Day 3.

We all joined My Merry Christmas to discuss something that is near and dear to our hearts. In this forum, although I may not post as much as I have in previous years, I always feel home. This will always be my online home and I think I speak for everyone when I say that we are so lucky to have each other.

We are now only three days away from our yearly tradition of gathering around our computers and counting down the minutes to the Christmas Season in realtime. Most of us have never met, yet we consider ourselves family. Christmas has not only provided us with a place to discuss our favourite Season, but it has provided us with a place to gather, talk, laugh, and love like one big family.

While we have our traditions at MMC, we also have our family traditions at home. These traditions can often bring us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Today, I had the opportunity to pull out some old musical lights that were a staple to visiting my grandparents' home at Christmas. I don't think anything makes me reflect more than the twinkling and slightly faded instrumental sounds of the 1970s era lights. My grandmother past away two years ago, four days before Christmas - on the darkest day of the year. When my grandfather past, it was easily the darkest day of my life. I've never met two more caring and loving people in my life.

My grandmother (and grandfather) loved Christmas. They are the true reason I am here today sharing my love for our Season with you all. And, now, the more I think about it, it seems fitting that I will forever have their musical lights to help me light my way even through the darkest of times.

As Binger said, "this family shares the feelings which make us unique in a world of cynics and dysfunction." These times are dark for many, but we must remember to always have an open mind and love one another. We all always have each other to light up our days. And, soon, the entire world will have Christmas to light up itself, once again. Soon, we will hear the magical sounds and feel the most ultimate joy we can feel throughout the year. Soon, we will, once again, do our best to make the rest of the world's hearts become filled with love and hope. Soon, we will join together and be able to say those two magical words.

There are only three days remaining. The Christmas Season is almost upon us.

That was a real nice one, Brent. And I can TRULY identify with the importance of Christmas keepsakes.
I have a simple "Merry Christmas" hanging sign with the letters shaped like logs that belonged to my grandparents. Up until my grandmother died in 1990, it was placed over the entrance to their porch EVERY Christmas as far back as my memory goes and it is only ornament I was able to save before my cousins went through her things and discarded all of her other ornaments.
Now, every year, I place it over the entrance to our living room as a reminder!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Missed most of the workweek this week, home sick with a cold or virus or something that hit hard and just won't let go. Tried going back to work on Wednesday and only lasted an hour and a half before they sent me home. Hoping to be in shape for Monday, as the workdays are long and hard. I want to kick off this virus so I can start thoroughly enjoying the season!

Hope you feel better Merry!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Special Post: Day 3.

We all joined My Merry Christmas to discuss something that is near and dear to our hearts. In this forum, although I may not post as much as I have in previous years, I always feel home. This will always be my online home and I think I speak for everyone when I say that we are so lucky to have each other.

We are now only three days away from our yearly tradition of gathering around our computers and counting down the minutes to the Christmas Season in realtime. Most of us have never met, yet we consider ourselves family. Christmas has not only provided us with a place to discuss our favourite Season, but it has provided us with a place to gather, talk, laugh, and love like one big family.

While we have our traditions at MMC, we also have our family traditions at home. These traditions can often bring us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Today, I had the opportunity to pull out some old musical lights that were a staple to visiting my grandparents' home at Christmas. I don't think anything makes me reflect more than the twinkling and slightly faded instrumental sounds of the 1970s era lights. My grandmother past away two years ago, four days before Christmas - on the darkest day of the year. When my grandfather past, it was easily the darkest day of my life. I've never met two more caring and loving people in my life.

My grandmother (and grandfather) loved Christmas. They are the true reason I am here today sharing my love for our Season with you all. And, now, the more I think about it, it seems fitting that I will forever have their musical lights to help me light my way even through the darkest of times.

As Binger said, "this family shares the feelings which make us unique in a world of cynics and dysfunction." These times are dark for many, but we must remember to always have an open mind and love one another. We all always have each other to light up our days. And, soon, the entire world will have Christmas to light up itself, once again. Soon, we will hear the magical sounds and feel the most ultimate joy we can feel throughout the year. Soon, we will, once again, do our best to make the rest of the world's hearts become filled with love and hope. Soon, we will join together and be able to say those two magical words.

There are only three days remaining. The Christmas Season is almost upon us.

Thanks Brent...beautiful sentiment!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Merry Sunday!
I am enjoying some coffee and watching Hallmark. Both my girls had friends sleepover so I am waiting for them to get up to make them breakfast.
I will be catching up on laundry today. Hope you all have a great Sunday!

 

[ballcoach]

Would you look at that?

Three days until our beloved season arrives. Special posts are on-point. What a week we are having here at MMC!

Hope that goodness carries over to my Dallas Cowboys tonight....

 

[Minta]

Good Morning ... Marching band season is done for the year. It was a fun, the kids were great and I will miss it a bit but I will be glad to have my weekends back. Have not had a free weekend since Labor day weekend and I am so far behind on getting the house ready for the holidays. Have the next couple weekends planned out in terms of the house cleans, organized and ready. Still patiently waiting for the radio stations to flip over to Christmas music. Making a pot of chili for dinner tonight. Have a great day!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Missed most of the workweek this week, home sick with a cold or virus or something that hit hard and just won't let go. Tried going back to work on Wednesday and only lasted an hour and a half before they sent me home. Hoping to be in shape for Monday, as the workdays are long and hard. I want to kick off this virus so I can start thoroughly enjoying the season!

I hope you get well soon MerryCarey!
xx

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Special Post: Day 3.

We all joined My Merry Christmas to discuss something that is near and dear to our hearts. In this forum, although I may not post as much as I have in previous years, I always feel home. This will always be my online home and I think I speak for everyone when I say that we are so lucky to have each other.

We are now only three days away from our yearly tradition of gathering around our computers and counting down the minutes to the Christmas Season in realtime. Most of us have never met, yet we consider ourselves family. Christmas has not only provided us with a place to discuss our favourite Season, but it has provided us with a place to gather, talk, laugh, and love like one big family.

While we have our traditions at MMC, we also have our family traditions at home. These traditions can often bring us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Today, I had the opportunity to pull out some old musical lights that were a staple to visiting my grandparents' home at Christmas. I don't think anything makes me reflect more than the twinkling and slightly faded instrumental sounds of the 1970s era lights. My grandmother past away two years ago, four days before Christmas - on the darkest day of the year. When my grandfather past, it was easily the darkest day of my life. I've never met two more caring and loving people in my life.

My grandmother (and grandfather) loved Christmas. They are the true reason I am here today sharing my love for our Season with you all. And, now, the more I think about it, it seems fitting that I will forever have their musical lights to help me light my way even through the darkest of times.

As Binger said, "this family shares the feelings which make us unique in a world of cynics and dysfunction." These times are dark for many, but we must remember to always have an open mind and love one another. We all always have each other to light up our days. And, soon, the entire world will have Christmas to light up itself, once again. Soon, we will hear the magical sounds and feel the most ultimate joy we can feel throughout the year. Soon, we will, once again, do our best to make the rest of the world's hearts become filled with love and hope. Soon, we will join together and be able to say those two magical words.

There are only three days remaining. The Christmas Season is almost upon us.

Beautiful post Brent, thank you for sharing!
xx

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Merry Sunday!!!

 

[Christmaswarlock]

Merry Sunday everyone! The time sure is passing fast now and my favorite eatting day of the year will soon be upon us. Hope everyone has a safe Sunday.

 

[brent]

Excellent post, Brent; I related to all of it, but especially having a merry keepsake from Christmases past to keep me company and stir up memories of family traditions. I have my moms mirrored glass beads and Fabric Angel tree topper to cherish as well as a few of my God-Mothers Christmas music boxes so I can remember them fondly.

Thank you, Auntie.

That is beautiful. Those must be near and dear keepsakes. Kim doesn't want my musical lights out right now because we don't really have space in our home (apartment) and they don't go with our colour scheme. Instead, I can take them out for a few minutes each year and the memories are always too much - I can't help but cry and think about how much I miss them and the memories we had. As soon as we have a house, they will be a part of decorations forever.

All of your decorations really sound precious. It's amazing how well we can pass down and preserve so many things that mean so much to us.

 

[brent]

That was a real nice one, Brent. And I can TRULY identify with the importance of Christmas keepsakes.
I have a simple "Merry Christmas" hanging sign with the letters shaped like logs that belonged to my grandparents. Up until my grandmother died in 1990, it was placed over the entrance to their porch EVERY Christmas as far back as my memory goes and it is only ornament I was able to save before my cousins went through her things and discarded all of her other ornaments.
Now, every year, I place it over the entrance to our living room as a reminder!

Thank you, Crown. That sounds like a wonderful keepsake. It is upsetting to know just how much of the past gets thrown away. What I wouldn't give now, to go back when my grandparents were moving out of their home and attempt to salvage some of their traditional 40s/50s/60s ornaments for my Christmas Room Tree whenever we get a house.

Seeing your sign must always bring a big smile to your face and to those that experienced it while your grandparents were alive, too. I know it will continue to bring you great joy this Season and I'm excited that you will have the opportunity to put it on display, once again, in a few days!

 

[brent]

Thanks Brent...beautiful sentiment!

Thanks, SFM.

 

[brent]

Beautiful post Brent, thank you for sharing!
xx

You're welcome HMG! Glad it has been enjoyed!

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

That was a real nice one, Brent. And I can TRULY identify with the importance of Christmas keepsakes.
I have a simple "Merry Christmas" hanging sign with the letters shaped like logs that belonged to my grandparents. Up until my grandmother died in 1990, it was placed over the entrance to their porch EVERY Christmas as far back as my memory goes and it is only ornament I was able to save before my cousins went through her things and discarded all of her other ornaments.
Now, every year, I place it over the entrance to our living room as a reminder!

That's sad about the cousins getting rid of everything instead of offering them to family members. My dad is still upset over some of the items that belonged to his mom that wound up with his oldest sister. When she and her husband passed away, his side of the family discarded many treasures.Thankfully, he and his other sister had a few special items, but so much was lost. I still have the huge family Bible that was given to my aunt and uncle on their wedding day that includes part of our family tree.

 

[MerryCarey]

That's sad about the cousins getting rid of everything instead of offering them to family members. My dad is still upset over some of the items that belonged to his mom that wound up with his oldest sister. When she and her husband passed away, his side of the family discarded many treasures.Thankfully, he and his other sister had a few special items, but so much was lost. I still have the huge family Bible that was given to my aunt and uncle on their wedding day that includes part of our family tree.

I've told this before ... after my mom passed away my dad remarried and moved out of state, taking our family stuff of sentimental value with him, including our ornaments---ornaments that had been on every Christmas tree of my life, including some beautiful Shiny Brites in original boxes. His second wife passed away, then he passed away, and his stepdaughter, whom he'd named as executor, embezzled his estate and squatted in his house. After a couple years of court paperwork, she was removed as executor, but the damage was done: the family stuff, including the ornaments, was gone.

The happy part is that I still have thread crochet ornaments my grandmother made, and several ornaments my mom made. I can buy Radko repros for the Shiny Brites, but nothing could replace these handmade treasures. Fate made sure they stayed with me.

 

[MerryCarey]

Hope you feel better Merry!

I hope you get well soon MerryCarey!
xx

Thank you! Doing better each day!

 

[Dudley]

I had always admired it, so when I got married my mom gave me a canister set that my dad's mom got as a wedding gift in 1928. When my dad remarried he wanted me to give the set to him. I had fears of the set disappearing to her family and refused. I told him mom gave it to me so the best I would do is give it back to mom and he could haggle with her. That was the last conversation we had on the set. We have it on display in our dining room.