It’s Christmas Day. As you read this post I’m with family, probably eating, definitely enjoying myself. I lived away from my family for many years and missed a lot of Christmases, so now I make the most of being in the same country with (most of) them once more.
And at Christmas time I remember. I remember my paternal grandfather in his church, holly and ivy in the snowy churchyard, the old carols I knew and loved ringing along the ancient stone walls. I remember my grandmother setting up the inflatable Santa and reindeers, sitting us in a small sleigh and taking our photos. I remember my nana and grandad’s house, the tree with old-fashioned glass ornaments and glittering tinsel, the way the sky turned purple over the fields as I looked for a star each Christmas eve. I remember Christmas dinners and laughter and most of all, love, like a great golden glow encompassing us all. I remember the time we had together and I’m grateful for it, just as I’m grateful for the memories we’re creating today.
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas, wherever you are.
As well as a Christmas post, this is my response to the 30 Day Writing Challenge – it’s day 25, and today’s prompt is: Remember.
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Helen Glynn Jones 
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Thank you for sharing, and merry Christmas to you!
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Happy Christmas Helen, and all the best for 2017. 🙂
Thanks, Marjorie – merry Christmas to you too, and here’s to a wonderful new year! Xx
Merry Christmas, Helen! Enjoy your family amd may all your wishes come true for the holidays!
Thanks Anthony! Merry Christmas to you too, hope you’re having a wonderful time with your family, and wishing you a very happy new year 😀
Lovely remembrances. Hope you enjoy yourself.
Thanks, Craig – hope you’re having a great day too x
Very moving. Such beautiful memories… Merry Christmas dear Helen 😘🌟💗
Thanks so much, Aquileana, and a very merry Christmas to you too – hope you’re having a lovely day xx
A happy Christmas to you! May you make many good memories for your own daughter.
Thanks, angelika – we’ve had a lovely time with family, hope you’re having a lovely Christmas too xx
Merry Christmas 😀
Thank you! And merry Christmas to you too 😀
Merry Christmas!!
Thanks, Traci – merry Christmas to you too!