Christmas holidays are almost over. The most wonderful time of the year is soon to be over. We can start to relax, the time we are stressed out with endless to-do lists trying to create the perfect holiday experience for everyone will be gone in a day or so. But amidst all the chaos, it is important to remember that it’s the little things that truly count. 

Sure, decorating the house and the tree was important.  Decorating, putting all the lights out, with the garlands, and the ornaments set the stage for what was to come. We spent hours untangling the lights and making sure every branch of the tree was perfectly adorned. But let’s be honest, half the lights went out halfway through the season and the ornaments were knocked off by the cat within minutes and put back up, no worse for wear. And yet, we did it all because it brought us joy and added to the festive spirit.

And then there was the task of picking out the perfect present for everyone on our list. We spent hours scouring the stores, racking our brains for that one perfect gift. But, with all that effort, we ended up with something that they will not use or will end up returning it. Keep reminding yourself; it’s the thought that counts.

Preparing the festive meal was another big undertaking. Hours were spent in the kitchen, slaving away trying to reconstruct Grandma’s famous Christmas recipe. Yet, with all that Stress we put together a delicious meal that brings everyone together.

So, amidst all the chaos and the mishaps that seem to occur every year, let’s remember that it’s the little things that count. It’s the laughter and the joy that came from decorating the house and the tree, It’s the excitement and anticipation of picking out a present for someone, even if it’s not the perfect gift. It’s the love and togetherness that come from sharing a meal, even if it’s slightly burned or missing an ingredient. 

In the end, Christmas is not about perfection. It’s about the little moments of happiness and connection that we create with our loved ones. So, this year we embraced the chaos, laughed at the mishaps, and remembered that it’s the little things that truly count. 

This Christmas, we did not stress ourselves out trying to create the perfect holiday experience. Instead, let’s remember that we focused on the little things that brought us joy, they will be those moments to remember. Lets hope that we remember this for next year.

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Royce Shook Blogger

I served as a teacher, a teacher on Call, a Department Head, a District Curriculum, Specialist, a Program Coordinator, and a Provincial Curriculum Coordinator over a forty year career. In addition, I was the Department Head for Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a professor both online and in person at the University of Phoenix (Canada) from 2000-2010.

I also worked with Special Needs students. I gave workshops on curriculum development and staff training before I fully retired