Honestly eh, now that I am living through winter, a lot of the Christmas cards and movies I have seen finally make sense.
If you are anything like me then Christmas, apart from the socialising and festivities, also means tuning in to those Hallmark movies about Christmas romances.
It is silly fun, watching complete strangers fall for each other for the flimsiest of reasons in the course of a week (in movie time, this must equal to one year per day).
But, I have also begun to notice some things that just are not possible. For example, how do they get their actors to look cute in winter clothing?
Let me tell you, winter is not about looking good-we all look like overfed penguins and waddle a bit too, trying to keep our balance on the snow and ice.
Do not forget the dry lips as the cold, harsh wind sucks every drop of moisture out of them (think of this as the stars of the movie lean in for that final kiss, ha ha ha).
But in real life, I hope that you are all going to have a beautiful Christmas.
For those who will be facing awkward conversations over things they haven’t accomplished yet:
When are you starting your Masters?
When are you getting married?
When are you having children?
When are you building your own house or do you plan to rent forever and make your landlord rich?
When are you getting a promotion? When . do not fret.
A few days before Christmas, buy a sparkly, transparent ball and a long, thin bamboo stick.
Keep the ball nicely covered under a cloth, somewhere you can easily access it during the festivities.
Any time one of these questions comes your way, lead your interrogator over to the ball. Uncover it and ask it the same question in an otherworldly voice, striking it viciously as you do so.
Interpret the results however you wish. If that does not spark some joy in your day, I do not know what will!
Happy Christmas, brethren, and may God’s blessings and joy and peace be yours all the way into 2026.