Happiness on December 1, 2009 - First official sounds of Christmas

I started hearing Christmas music around Michael's and Old Hyde Park the day after Halloween, but for me, the Christmas season doesn't officially start until:

1. December 1st. Anything before that is Thanksgiving. Let's not skip holidays ok people?
2. I hear that first Christmas song on the radio.

Well today happens to have met both those requirements - it is indeed December 1st. Happy December everyone!! Where did this year go?? It feels like just yesterday was New Years 2009. Weird. And this morning while I was driving to work, I heard my first Christmas song on the radio. It was a Taylor Swift song - maybe White Christmas - truthfully I can't remember, but it made me happy and excited.

 I LOVE Christmas. There is nothing about Christmas that I don't love. I love the atmosphere, the lights, the sounds, the scents, the tastes, the gift giving, and the gift receiving. Hopefully over the next month you all are able to take a moment to pause and just let the beauty of the season wash over you. Don't let your busy, hectic lives stop you from remembering what the Christmas season is all about - love, family, renewal, giving, and of course receiving.  Enjoy!