Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Christmas Eve


Image by Eliška Křížová from Pixabay

"The time draws near the birth of Christ:
The moon is hid; the night is still;
The Christmas bells from hill to hill
answer each other in the mist."
ALFRED, LORD TENNYSON, In Memoriam


It was late one Christmas Eve and I had just opened the front door to take a peek outside. Many houses along the street were still lit up. The night sky, afloat with frosted glitter, was hazy and muted. So quiet and peaceful, it was a proper silent night. A holy night.

The neighbour two doors down stood out in front of his house all bundled up. Maybe he was letting the dog out, or having a quiet smoke. Maybe he was watching for Christmas. We waved and called out Merry Christmas to one another. I could see my breath.

Even though I was weary after a full and busy day of preparations, in a twinkling I suddenly felt alive and well in my soul. I went to bed with a smile on my face and Christmas in my heart, for the 'feeling' had just whooshed in on the frosty air. I hoped my neighbour felt it too.

And so I wish you all a Merry Christmas! God bless us every one and to all a good night.

With love and hugs,
Brenda
xox


13 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas 🎄 & Happy New Year 2020 ❤️
    xox

    Puddy boy & Fameowly

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  2. God bless you! That's a lovely memory!

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  3. Beautiful, Brenda. And I hope you had a Merry Christmas. Wishing you everything good and wonderful in the New Year!

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  4. What a lovely thing! I've experienced that feeling before too and it is such a blessing. It hits during church service sometime and at odd times sometimes.

    I hope your Christmas Day was wonderful,
    Dewena

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  5. Dear Brenda - Hope your Christmas was extra special...thank you for all the beautiful posts you write. I so enjoy my visit to your home. Have a Happy New Year. Hugs!

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  6. A lovely story, Brenda, with a sweet memory. I hope you've had a simply wonderful Christmas.

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  7. I could feel it all when reading your beautiful post, and it brought up memories of similar magical moments. Hope you had a peaceful Christmas, and may 2020 bring you blessings and joy. x

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  8. Can't think of anything nicer than going to bed with a smile on you face and Christmas in you heart. I hope you had a lovely holiday, dear Brenda.
    Amalia
    xo

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To My Beautiful Readers,

Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same. ~ Franz Peter Schubert

Thank you so much for leaving your 'footprint' here in my comment box. I do appreciate you taking a moment to share your thoughts today.

Brenda xo