It Happened on First Street

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The calendar hadn't even rolled over into December yet when this little place on First Street put on its Christmas airs.

Oh, to be sure, the same airs were coming out all over the world at this time, but never before had the Christmasization process occured this early at any home presided over by the author of this blog.

Never.

Don't worry - - - I'll STILL keep them up well into January to preserve my tradition of being one of the LAST to take them down.

I believe in celebrating for the ENTIRE SEASON - - - which for me won't end until after the FBS National Championship Football Bowl on January 7.

Then I'll probably keep them up a week or two LONGER just to be sure I've gotten all the seasonal celebration out of my system.

None of this jerking down the Christmas decor on Christmas afternoon - or the day after - for me!!!
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But THIS year, things are already gettin' quite festive 'round this little place.

Come on in and see!
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As I get older, I find myself with less energy for seasonal decorating, but do still enjoy a little Noel flair around the house.

My solution?  A few well placed (I hope) items that shout "Merry Christmas."
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A few months ago I found this little angel bell chime in the Shepherd's Loft.  Someone was giving it away and I snatched it RIGHT UP.

We had one nearly like this all the years I was growing up.  I have no idea what ever became of that one, but this will do very nicely to take its place, thank you very much!!!
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Another angel hovers above the china hutch.
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She is very refined to have had her beginnings as a brown paper bag and a styrofoam ball, don't'cha know?
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Of course the "Kings" have taken a front row place of honor.

Never mind that there are still patio lights and a toppled lawn chair on the stoop.   We are NOTHING around here if not classy that way.

I blame Fisherhubby, putting those things away falls under MY heading of "Things for Fisherhubby to Do."

His headings and mine don't always coincide.
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Now back to the "Kings" - - -
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Here a King, there a King, (and a saucy little Christmas Kitty)
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Everywhere a King King.
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Some Christmas baubles and ornaments scattered here and there - - -
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Grouped together in a chamber pot - - - a CHAMBER POT?!? - - -
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Or hanging by a Christmas ribbon thread - - -
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From windows real or faux,  help to make the season bright.
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And in my home, featured in three prominent places, reminders of the Holy Birth which we celebrate at Christmas.

You'll be hearing more from me before the big day arrives, but just to get us started - - -

MERRY CHRISTMAS, everyone!!

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