A-Z Holiday Gratitudes

A Angels disguised as friends, children and strangers
B Bayberry scented candles
C Carols,caroling and concerts with lots of brass and bells
D Danish butter cookies, and Swedish gingerbread pigs, men and hearts
E Everything spiffed and polished
F Fables, fairy tales and myths that are uplifting and inspiring
G Garlands of lights, pine, berries, tinsel
H Hannukah and all the "other" traditions that contribute to an air of festivity
I Incense at church services, the inner glow of mothers
J Jingling bells
K Knitted presents and knitting presents
L Lasagna and laughter
M MasterCard
N Nights spent driving around looking at lighting displays
O O's of surprise when gifts are presented or opened.
P Personal notes in Christmas cards
Q Quiet
R Returning relatives... well, the nice ones, the sober ones. The others are
relegated to the patio!! and The Roches CD: We Three Kings
S Sacred moments stirred in with silly ones and Santa. Sheep.
T Television specials on the nights you have to wrap a bazillion gifts, or address
Christmas Cards
U Unusual efforts made to express affection and appreciation
V V8 for balancing sugar intake and making Bloody Mary's
W Wendy, my oldest friend and soul mate
X To cross items of my "to do" list, and make kisses on cards
Y Yarn!
Z Zzz's and the other ways we catch up from our sleep deprived pre-holiday preparations.