So here we are again at this special time of year. It’s come so fast! I still can’t believe Christmas is only a few days away β Are you feeling the same way? It’s like December started, and then in a blink, it’s the week of Christmas… Wow!
The tree is up, the presents are not all wrapped yet (lol), and we are getting the booze for a holiday party. It will all come together, I know it, just as it always does. I am hoping you are enjoying the festive week, just as I am starting to do!
My husband and I watched Home Alone the other day, and I still found myself laughing at the same parts. The scene hen Kevin uses aftershave and screams after patting his cheeks makes me giggle. I never get tired of the movie at Xmas. We’ll watch the movie Love Actually soon too, as we do every year. I love these traditions hubby and I have created, with our three cats hanging out around us.
While I look around me at my family, I am reminded of all I have to be thankful for. Christmas really brings that up for me, and it might for you, too. One thing I am especially grateful for is all of you, my blogging community. You are like family, too β an online one!
Thank you for every read, “like,” comment, and share on posts here. It means a lot to have these positive responses to what I publish. Your time is precious and that you choose to spend some of it here is so nice.
To the bloggers who come here to visit, you are writing amazing things! You come from around the world, and I love that we can travel to one another’s blogs to learn from each other. We share stories and spread messages in ways that only bloggers can do. I’m so proud to be part of the blogging sphere with you!
In the spirit of the season, I want to send a big ol’ hug to each person reading this. To each person who reads a woman’s story here and cheers her on. To those who share the interviews published here. To those who comment that they learned something here.
If you celebrate Christmas, I wish you a wonderful holiday! And if you don’t, I wish you a wonderful rest of 2023. May we have moments of joy and happiness, renew our energy levels, and welcome an amazing 2024. Happy New Year to you!
Love Christy

Thank you for your warm post filled with genuine gratitude, Christy. May the Christmas season be filled with joy and the year ahead bursting with love and peace. xx
Such a beautiful comment, Carol xo Thanks for your friendship, and I’m wishing you a beautiful holiday season xo May 2024 bring many great things for you and family!
Thank you, Christy.
Merry Christmas Christy! I hope you and your family have a happy holiday and the very brightest of new years!
So sweet, Amy ~ Thanks! I wish you and your loved ones much happiness as we near the end of year and may 2024 be amazing for you!
Merry Christmas, dear Christy. Have a lovely time.π€ππΉ
Thank you! All the best to you and family, stay safe and know I appreciate your support!
All the same back… ππππΉ
Merry Christmas
Merry Xmas!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Wishing you a big ol’ happy festive season. And a fabulous new year!! Much love! π
Thank you, Sandra! It has been a wonderful time here, and I’m hoping it’s the same for you xo I feel your love and send you lots too!!
Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New year to you and your family Christy , Wishing a great year ahead. Full Blessings and joy of the Lord.
Many blessings to you and family at the holidays and always! So many great blogging times together and cheers to more to come ππ
Amen ππ», looking forward to more
Absolutely, my friend!
Happy Holidays, Christy! All the best to you and your family. :)
Thank you Bruce for all the fun posts and wishing you a happy holidays!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, Christy. Thank you for your informative blog, I look forward to more content in 2024.
Thank you, Robbie! May the holidays be wonderful with your family and 2024 bring all the love possible to you all!!
Happy holidays, Christy. Thanks for all the great content all year.
Youβre amazing, Pete! Wishing you and family a special Christmas, and I look forward to reading more of your great posts in the New Year!
And a ‘big ol’ hug to you, Christy. π€
Merry Christmas to you and your hubby (and your pussy-cats too).
May 2024 be full of great moments and opportunities for us all.
xoxoxo
I feel your hug, Carolyn :) Iβm so happy to know you and I join you in that amazing New Years message xxoo
It’s been a pleasure to know you, Christy! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Same to you, Linnea! Keep writing, sharing, and excelling in writing βοΈ π
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, dear Christy!
xoxo
Thank you sweet wonderful amazing friend!!!
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Merry Christmas!
Jo, your spirit shines bright! All the best to you and family xo
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you too, Christy. Keep writing your stellar posts!
Your support over the years means a lot to me, Peggy! I look forward to reading more of your hubs too xx
Merry Christmas to you and yours! Thanks for your wonderful posts. I look forward to more in the coming year. xo
Thank you, Darlene! Sending much love to your family at Christmas and in 2024! Xo