I heart Christmas

I love everything about this time of year--the sights, the sounds, the smells, the emotions--everything.

I love decorating for Christmas.
I love twinkly white lights.
I love that the older I get, the more I believe in Santa Claus.
I love watching Christmas movies (White Christmas, Holiday Inn, Elf, The Santa Clause, and yes, even The Christmas Story)
I love watching my kids on Christmas morning--reminds me of staying up late with my little sister on Christmas Eve, way too excited to sleep.
I love the Nativity play we do at my in-laws every year. I still remember when S had her turn as "Baby Jesus". I quietly cried as I watched, overwhelmed by the kinship I felt with Mary.
I love crazy Christmas decorations on other people's houses.
I love singing Christmas carols.
I love getting together with family and friends.
I love that for even one month during the year, people are a little bit nicer to each other, the world seems to have more hope, and people stop and remember the Savior.

I heart Christmas.