hello my friends, i hope you had a jolly christmas. here, in my part of the world, we had a white christmas day with lots of snow. we are on lockdown again, so online ordering for groceries and last minute gifts, a cozy meal with the family, just perfect, the way i like it.
the week in between christmas and new year. it is such a special one. it’s like the world has stopped, ‘the holidays’ as people like to say:
- we don’t have time to wake up or time to go to bed
- we want to do many things and at the same time to do nothing
- the christmas tree is still up, but the gifts are unwrapped.
- we are stuffed with all the christmas food, but making plans for the new year’s eve feast
- our mind goes back to the year that is ending, contentment and regrets all mixed up.
- our thoughts go ahead for the year that is starting carrying plans and dreams.
- the days are getting longer, the snow has melted but the air is pregnant and heavy, the winter isn’t done yet.
happy new year to you!
Tea & Paper 
10 responses to “the week in between”
very evocative. Happy New Year to you.
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Thanks so much! Happy New Year to you too!
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Glad you’re having such a cozy week, Elizabeth. The snow in my area melted already, but that’s okay, the Christmas tree is still bright and everything feels jolly. 🙂
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Hi Meg, yes no snow now, but the brightness of the Christmas Tree is lovely!
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I’m so glad you had a good Christmas, Elizabeth. Enjoy this peaceful week and have a wonderful New Year!
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Thanks my friend! A wonderful new year to your too!
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Just what we were saying- no phone calls, emails or letters to disturb us, just total stop and relax.
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Yes! It’s really a wonderful time of the year!
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No snow here, though we did have a smattering on Christmas Eve which didn’t settle, just lots of rain, as always. Happy New Year Elizabeth, hope it’s a good one.
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Hi Jane, I wasn’t expecting the snow, it was a nice surprise for Christmas Day. A wonderful new year to you!
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