Because Christmas is not polite enough to fall on the same day of the week each year, I am Always mixed up. I need continuity. Without a TV or radio to remind me of the day – a muddle happens. Two of my children are on my side of the globe but three of my children and their loved ones celebrate Christmas in another hemisphere (or is it me who is in the other hemisphere), they get Christmas the day before I do. And sometimes I have to think terribly hard to keep up.
I am not a christmassy person, (here is why) I have no decorations up, no tree, I send presents in the mail for the wee children, nothing more than that. I bought John a special hoe and I am not telling you what I bought The Matriarch because she is one of The Fellowship and I don’t want to spoil the surprise (but I told everyone NOT to get me anything at all – I say this every year – I cannot bear money being spent because people feel they have to) but my main focus is to make sure I get the timing right for the phone calls to all five of my children – to wish them Happy blah blah blah, glad they are with people who LOVE christmas and get off the phone again before I say something awful or Weep. But I love to hear their voices. 
However it seems to me that today is Christmas Eve here in my neck of the woods and so Merry Christmas to those of you who are celebrating Christmas Day on the beach in the other neck of the woods.
I hope you have a gorgeous day.
Focus is over-rated I think. 
Good morning. I hope you are going to have a glorious day. Christmas Eve or Christmas Day or just Ordinary. Every day deserves to be as glorious.
Love your friend on the farmy
celi
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63 responses to “Christmas Eve/Day”
I like Christmas because my daughters come home, but I could do without all the extra work. But I’ve finished it all now stuffing made ect ect, and just sitting having a nice cup of tea and catching up with the fellowship, Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all x
Happy Christmas Eve to you, Celie. It’s giving gifts that I enjoy. We just played Santa to our little friend Constance and her Mum, and I take great pleasure from it. I love your patchwork hen – or is it a rooster?
Love,
ViV x
That is Tima’s rooster.. he is always in her field.. c
I think I shall always remember your Christmas Eve post from 2013 (https://thekitchensgarden.com/2013/12/24/it-is-the-time-of-year-for-christmas-revelry-if-you-want-to/) as one of your masterpiece writings, Celi. You said what so many of us could not, or have never been courageous enough to express about Christmas. This morning I found myself outside just as the sun rose. I set out nuts and fruits to feed Punkin and Mr. Gambini (orphaned squirrels). They would soon scamper off to the woodlands to do whatever it is squirrels do all day. Daisy deer and Spirit quietly arrived down below the slope from our house for a bit of corn. They would be heading out to the deeper woods or perhaps to the river for the day. I walked down in the morning chill, quietly speaking to them – wishing I had a nice woolly coat to wear so I could walk with them in the wild for the day. I will always be content to enjoy a different kind of Christmas with the wild things… it is ok to be different, to be alone, and to be content with traditions that other’s might not understand. I love the acceptance and kindness of expression found here in the Fellowship. So many kindred souls sharing their deepest thoughts and feelings on this Christmas Eve’s day – what a gift to connect in fascinating conversation!
Thank you, SunDog for reminding us. went to it and so loved this post. You are 100% right. Just so beautifully written.
Dear Littlesundog, thank you for reminding us. Lovely link!
Merry Christmas to you, all five children, John, Old C, Matriarch and the whole farmy. Over here we’re gonna celebrate to the max! See if we don’t. We’re going to eat and party and exchange prezzies and be as merry as the day and night are long. And, what’s more, we’re doing it in Czech tonight and in British tomorrow. Biggest hugs from all three of us: Robert, Chloe and me over here with the huge grin on my mush. 😀
I think I’m one of the only ones to say this….but I love Christmas. I marvel every year that we all take time from our busy lives and actually do all this stuff–decorate the house, wrap presents, make cookies, and go to parties. And that’s what makes it special to me, that we all take the time to celebrate. Every year I hold my breath, convinced this is the year that everyone just decides to bag it. But then the lights go up on the houses and there we are again. I hope everyone enjoys their Christmas in the exact manner they choose!
Oh I think you are in good company.. Thankfully the Christmas Lovers are in the majority! Which is good. Christmas is for families and none of my family is here that is all. c
There is a touching Christmas Eve poem by Thomas Hardy called, THE OXEN that I Love.
Wishing every one of the Fellowship and The Farmy a lovely Christmas Day.
Thank you for sharing your lovely photos of the farm. Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year.
Wish I could send New Mexico sunshine your way! ‘My three daughters will be close by to me but my two sons are working. I still feel unbalenced when all five are not together. I look forward to your posts everyday!
I’ve been getting all turned round this week too getting the days mixed up. Thank goodness for phones and technology so we can hear our loved ones’ voices. 🙂 That’s the best gift.
Sending you a big, ordinary, every day is special hug x
We are having a wonderful “ordinary” December day here at Food on Fifth. Coffee in bed with a book, walking the dog, more coffee and now for a few errands. We had our family party early this year as part of my family is in Wisconsin with another part of the family, part are here and we will go to a movie later this evening to just be together. Rather an ordinary but lovely Christmas Eve Day. Best to you.
sounds just lovely.. am off out to walk my dogs and pigs right this minute! i love that part of the day.. c
Thank you, Celi! Your blog and friendship have meant a lot to me!
Linda
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My replies don’t seem to be getting through. Thought I’d mention a lovely poem by Thomas Hardy called THE OXEN.
Dear c, I have just read that you are not a Christmassy person and the touching post on the reason why. So instead of wishing you a merry Christmas I wish you health and happiness in the coming year. 😉
Christmas Eve and Christmas walks are important. Normal. And yet the perfect chance to take stock lightly, and move on…love you Celi…and thank you for all the joy you’ve brought me — well us — all year long. You are a gift that keeps happening.