My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that? ~~Bob Hope
I have to say those are mighty wise words. We go out of our way at Christmas time to spread joy and love, and to perform acts of kindness. At this time of the year we make that extra effort, but who knows, maybe one day these things will flow effortlessly. Maybe one day, as Bob pointed out, we won’t just wait for Christmas. What a lovely world it would be. Don’t you agree?
I’ll leave you with a wintery photo I snapped the other day. A day later the rain took most of the snow away. It’s been a few years since we’ve had a white Christmas and today, the flurries are flying and the ground is back to being white again. It’ll be interesting to see what Christmas day will bring in regards to the weather.
My wish for all is for you to enjoy this time regardless of what holiday you celebrate. May you find joy, peace and laughter in the year ahead.
Laura Best 
Carl D'Agostino
/ December 23, 2012The feasting and laughter is the best part.
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Laura Best
/ December 23, 2012It’s hard to beat!
BTW Loved your Hippee Christmas even though my computer wouldn’t even let me *like* the post..Darn slow connection. Merry Christmas, Carl!
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timkeen40
/ December 23, 2012I love the photo and the sentiment. I have to agree. Why can’t every day be like Christmas?
Sounds like a song.
Tim
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Laura Best
/ December 23, 2012Thanks Tim. Yes, it does sound rather familiar. Merry Christmas!
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lissa
/ December 23, 2012no snow where I am but I’m okay with that. although myself, I don’t really celebrate christmas but I like the idea of celebrating the day even if I don’t do anything special.
have a great christmas and a wonderful and happy new year!
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Laura Best
/ December 23, 2012Thanks, Lissa.The bit of snow we have likely won’t last long. I just hoping the roads are good for travel so our kids can all make it home. 🙂
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Crowing Crone Joss
/ December 23, 2012as you wish for us, i wish for you also. Blessed be!
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Laura Best
/ December 23, 2012Thanks so much, Joss! 🙂
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Darlene
/ December 24, 2012Thanks for the Christmas wishes and the wonderful posts. I think you are one of the people who does treat everyday like Christmas.Have a wonderful time with your family!!
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Laura Best
/ December 25, 2012Awww! You’re SO sweet, Darlene. 🙂 Have a wonderful Christmas!
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Nonigrace
/ December 24, 2012I sometimes wonder if people find it too daunting to sustain an attitude of compassion for long periods. Maybe the Christmas season is about as long as they can manage it??? (Tongue in cheek)
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Carol J. Garvin
/ December 24, 2012I just posted a comment, Laura, but I was logged into my aunt’s blog to do some work on it, and I see my comment has posted as being hers. Oops!! I’m obviously me, not Noni Grace.
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Laura Best
/ December 24, 2012All those” oops” in life just make it interesting.. Merry Christmas, Carol, and all the best to you in 2013.. 🙂
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joylene
/ December 25, 2012Merry Christmas, Laura. Hope you have a fabulous day. Maybe we can finally meet next year!
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Laura Best
/ December 25, 2012Thanks, Joylene.Merry Christmas to you! Meeting you would be very neat.Hopethat finally comes about. 🙂
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David
/ December 25, 2012Beautiful wintry scene. May you have a Merry Christmas!
Hope you have a White Christmas; we’re having our first in years.
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Laura Best
/ December 25, 2012Thanks, David. I had a wonderful Christmas. Hope you did too.We managed to keep a small skiff of snow. How wonderful that you are having a white Christmas…
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C.B. Wentworth
/ December 26, 2012I hope you had a wonderful and peaceful holiday! 🙂
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Laura Best
/ December 27, 2012Thanks, C.B. It was wonderful–busy, but wonderful! 🙂
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Ev Bishop
/ January 3, 2013What a gorgeous picture–and a lovely sentiment. I came by to wish you a happy new year and thank you for the inspiration your great posts always provide, but I think I’ll steal your words to do it: May _you_ find joy, peace and laughter in the year ahead, too, Laura. Have a great year! 🙂
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