This makes me remember memories of past about how we used to write with pencils and erasers. That was a different struggle and a different joy that we could never find on typing with computers and smartphones. The phones may be smart enough to replace pen and papers but not the feelings attached to it!!

You know I always love reading your words dear @dswigle but this time it was so much more magical!
The words brought this calming home feeling loving christmas vibes to my heart. Thank you :-)

Edit: oh the post is 6 days old! Strange that I didnt see it earlier! Maybe today was the right day to read it :-)

Ah I see... I was searching for the word "Advent" that's why I found it now 

>Beyond all the commercialism is the true gift and meaning of this season. Advent is the beginning of the journey. This is a season of love and giving. The greatest gift we can give is our love.

I agree with this message completely you know the movie A Christmas story some people love it some hate it because of how many times it is played throughout the holidays. For me, I love it I didn't know the meaning behind it till I grew up and watched it again.

Being a kid all we want is presents but as you grow older you realize it's about love and caring for one another. I can't tell you how much I have gone from wanting to receive gifts from my younger days to just being thankful I can enjoy an amazing dinner and be around the people that matter most to me. The snow, the smells and most importantly the love you share with one another are unrivalled by anything else.

!LUV 

When we grow up and find ourselves at an almost mature age, we realize that Christmas is not only about giving and receiving, yes, but on a sentimental level. It is a time to enjoy with the family, to renew old friendships and also to have a good time even with the neighbors. Each scenario is different, but basically we should reflect those good vibes.

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>Go forth and glitter.

I love that. That should definitely be a slogan for something. Maybe just life in general. You should make t-shirts. 

I have a good feeling that this Christmas would be amazing. So much love around can be felt specially here. Indeed love is the greatest gift and overcomes all.

Yes yes the kids. When you are as old as I am, you quickly realize that the kiddos (at least mine) have had their turn, now it is finally time for the OldGuy to get a little something. 

You see as it is written (by Kenny):
'Cause when your hourglass runs out of sand
You can't flip it over and start again"

So in all the fun that you do for everyone else, dont forget to spare a little magic for Denise too. 😊

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I love the way you hone in on the beauty of an image and life for that matter. 

As always such a sweet post and I have to say I do agree it’s often the small things that truly make us happy and blessed and often unless we slow down to think about it we do not even realize that and instead get distracted about the bigger things and forget to make time for the smaller things

It’s funny how your posts often make little life events from the past pop into mind

I remember when I was young at some church picnic I think it was one of the Sunday school leaders asking a group of us which would make us happier 
A random warm smile from someone walking by 

Or finding a five dollar note on the ground

Out of about 15 kids all but three went for the $5
And me and the other two who picked the smile thought initially were we weird I guess until the leader pulled us aside and simply said to us
Please hold onto your appreciation of the small things that make you happy as you go through life it will not only make you happier but better people 

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You make it sound all so beautiful and special as it should be caring and sharing are the most important things in life not material things.

Your energy for the Christmas 🎅 is awesome 🌟 I love the decorations and I can see you have done a lot for the Christmas 🎅 already @dswigle 

Sometimes just one candle is enough to light the night.

It's true what you say about anticipation of being the giver. I remember also always being bursting with excitement to receive gifts, but now I get such a big kick out of making the "little ones" happy.  Such a good time.

> It's family and friends, caring and sharing, and most of all, it's about the feeling of Christmas in my heart - that is what I was really looking for.

My brother and me started to regularly speak with each other. Probably I will spend the Christmas with him. By the way, he (or someone else) paid his mobile phone bills, and now he can call me on the phone.

I give you some !PIZZA and some !LUV.

I wish Merry Christmas to everyone.

Have a nice day and have a nice weekend.
All the best. Greetings from Hungary.

Only 20 days are comming ❤️ Loved this article!
You present so beautiful with lovely photographs.
God bless you dear friend @dswigle