Another Christmas
Filled with anticipation
It comes then its gone
Will spirit leave as quickly
Resulting in depression
The gifts are opened
Dinner and dessert are done
Family–friends gone
What have we left of Christmas
When all excitement passes on
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~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Dom DiFrancesco 
A feeling of lethargy and confusion? That’s what tends to hit me after big events.
I feel the same way. There is such a build-up to Christmas and then in an instant it is gone, its a very odd feeling and it happens every year.
Definitely a head scratching moment in the morning. I assume. Being Jewish, we don’t make a big deal out of Chanukah to the extent of Christmas.
Yes, we do make a big deal out of it and in many cases for the wrong reasons. If we would just celebrate Christmas how it was intended then we all would be far better off. I think that those of the Jewish faith probably have it right, we Christians could learn something from how you celebrate your holidays.
It isn’t really that we have it right. Chanukah is actually a minor holiday, but it’s proximity to Christmas has turned it into something bigger. If you go to Israel then it’s incredibly low key with no presents. Just light the candles, say the prayers, and play some driedel (the top).
I did realize that it is a significantly less important holiday in the Jewish tradition than Christmas is to Christians. Correct me if I am wrong, but isn’t Yom Kippur the most significant holiday, or maybe more accurately termed Holy Day on the Jewish calendar, your day of atonement? I’m just curious as I find all religious traditions fascinating.
Passover and the High Holy Days are the big ones. I think that’s it. The High Holy Days are Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. I think Purim is a big one too.
Well I guess I was partially right. I not familiar with Purim though, I will have to look it up to learn more about it. Thank you for the information, I really appreciate it Charles.
You’re welcome. Wikipedia should have the basics.
I am trying so hard to not think about my boys leaving tomorrow. Especially Jordan. I have been waiting and cooking and waiting and it has been wonderful being all together. I do not want it to end. But I know it has to – yes, depression is already hitting me.
My son came home for Christmas as well after not having seen him for almost a year and he prefers to spend his time with his friends than to sit at home with his parents, I can’t deny that this bothers me a little as it does his mother as well. I suppose this is just part of him being independent, he has not lived at home for over three years now, but it is still hard to come to grips with. We too will miss him when he goes back to his base next week so I can sympathize with you and the depression associated with their departure.
The anticipation to see God’s goodness and be a blessing
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Indeed. :)
Some happy memories added?
Oh yes, there always are. :)
Only quietness…
Very much so.