I can’t actually believe
that it’s Christmas Eve. I don’t think I’m ready for it
yet. My Christmas tree is up, cards are sent out, the house is decorated, even
my office is. But I think that’s the problem: I’m working. For all these years
I’ve been off school at least a couple of days before Christmas and I’ve been
able to fully enjoy the season. It’s calm at the office and I’m not drowning in
work so I can’t complain. But I can’t exactly light candles, eat cookies and
watch movies all day.
Movies - This
is going to be quite an unusual choice for a favorite: Little Lord Fauntleroy, a
British movie from 1980. I wouldn't say that it is christmassy but it’s definitely
one of the classics that is aired on German TV around this time of the year.
Since I was a kid I've seen the movie about 15 times and I'll probably watch it
next year and the year after that and so on. But I also love to cuddle up on the
sofa in my onesie to watch The Holiday or Love Actually.
Decorations – Why
can’t we hang fairy lights all year round or at least all winter? Driving to
work in the dark is much less painful when the streets are lit up with fairy
lights in trees, shop windows, everywhere. Also the smell of a fresh Christmas
tree when you walk into someone’s home is one of my favorite scents.
Food – I’m
talking chocolate and cookies. To be honest I’m not a fan of all the special
editions for this season. Even a plain bar of milk chocolate tastes better and
less guilty in December. And adding a bit of cinnamon to any drink makes it
festive!
Make Up – This may sound very superficial but
I love how I can layer on the make up without being judged. I wear minimal and
neutral make up all year round but with all the Christmas parties and New Years Eve I have an
excuse to go all out and experiment with glitter and color.
The most important thing about the Holidays though is
spending quality time with your family and friends!
Merry Christmas!
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