Dear Reader:

You might remember that last year I decided to start a new tradition on my street with giving little Christmas mementos to my neighbors… (including backyard ones too) on the first day of December.

This year…I purchased poinsettias….what’s not to love right? Poinsettias set the tone and mood for Christmas. By giving on the first of December the recipients can enjoy this historical state Christmas plant the whole month.

I felt like Santa Claus, with his sleigh full of toys (or in my case my wheel barrow filled with poinsettias) stopping at each house to deliver them along with a card and a “Dingle Jingle” verse. I lucked up…everyone was at work or elsewhere…so I was able to leave the poinsettias and notes on the front porch of every home. Here are a few samples.

After delivering the poinsettias I picked up some paper white bulbs and dropped them off at Anne’s house to help her get started on her Christmas December flowers.

Anne told me to stay and she was heating up some french toast with blackberries on it….oh my goodness….dessert first, then supper. Yummy!

I have a few more deliveries to make today for an early start on Christmas. Ding-dong!

I am loving the idea of giving Christmas early so recipients can enjoy the gift all month.

So until tomorrow…Let’s remember that Christmas isn’t a day…it’s a feeling…so whenever you get the feeling to give…just do it! Down with calendars…up with moments!

“Today is my favorite day”  Winnie the Pooh

Don’t forget! This Saturday, December 5, is Honey’s fourth annual Holiday pottery sale. It will be held in her garage at 111 Ayers Circle from 9:00 to 3:00! Come see Honey’s original designs….great Christmas gift ideas!

*During the time of Advent…while we wait and pray…let’s remember this little message about both…the best is yet to come!