It's beginning to look a lot like winter ....

Winter is definetly upon us now..... The nights are getting darker, the mornings are frosty and the hats and gloves have come out to play.  None of these things excite me greatly, although I do enjoy purchasing my new winter hat and coat each year! I would probably enjoy the winter weather a little bit more if it snowed but unfortunately in England all we get is rain and the occasional burst of slushy snow... Everyone knows you can't make a snowman with slushy snow! I do however find part of the winter season exciting..... Winter means CHRISTMAS!!! 

Some people feel that the C word should not be mentioned or even thought about until December. I however, do not share that thought!!! I believe that'd once Halloween is out of the way the Christmas festivities can officially commence. I don't put my Christmas tree or decorations up until December but I do use November to prepare for the big day and to build up the excitement!!! As soon as November hits I start making gifts, wrapping gifts, planning my Christmas baking , playing Christmas music and making decorations!! I love the feeling that Christmas brings and I like to have that feeling with me for as long as possible. 

I also use November to think about my saviour and all he has done for me. As I ponder his birth I think about what a precious and priceless gift he was not just to me but to the world. 

There doesn't really need to be a particular time we can give gifts to others. We can give any time of the year but If we ever did need some inspiration to give and maybe a little push Christmas offers the perfect opportunity!! A gift doesn't have to be big or expensive, it doesn't even have to cost money!! A cute note or card to make someone smile does wonders for the soul!!! 

This year I have decided to spread smiles and Christmas cheer to those around me in whatever ways I can!! This year my Christmas will be more about giving and less about receiving!!!