I joked on Sunday my Advent would only last until Wednesday afternoon! This afternoon the local Federation of WIs had their carol service with me and tonight we were at the town Christmas evening in Boroughbridge.
Both events had people somewhat hyper! Carols and mince pies were in abundance this afternoon and more carols, mulled wine and a hog roast tonight. There was in both events a feeling of comfortable bonhomie and contentment.
Perhaps we need a month of Christmas to get through one of the darkest bits of the year? The ladies this afternoon thought the service lovely. The children tonight were excited to sing in their school choirs and to see Santa on his sleigh. There was a convivial atmosphere as I walked through the town. It’s as if suddenly we switch on happiness and community spirit. Bizarrely.
Dare I be honest and say I’m already fed up with it?!!!!? I’m so not ready for Christmas and I’m trying to work out why it’s getting earlier and longer. I’m not sure it’s about anything but escapism from our mire for most people.
I will get into it I guess! I have another carol service on Friday and a Christmas dinner and a carol concert on Saturday. I need to keep focussed. There is a message beyond the frills to be shared. I’m glad people at both gatherings enjoyed themselves. I’m just wanting something deeper…
In other news - six Christmases in - for the first time the nativity figures at church are facing the right way round!!!!!
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