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Friday, December 24, 2021

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is here. It's almost Christmas, and there’s magic in the air. Just ask Alabama’s Thistle Hair the Christmas Bear.

It’s been a while since I wrote a Christmas Eve post. Life and family and the pandemic seem to have taken the time. But, this year, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. No, it is not a train coming towards us. It’s the Christmas Star shining brighter than ever. Bill Murray in Scrooged saw it and said, It's a.. miracle. It's really a sort of a miracle. Because it happens every Christmas Eve. It’s a time for families and friends to gather. There's magic in the air.

Over the years, Beatrice and I have collected (too) many Christmas movies. Some are classics like It’s A Wonderful Life and White Christmas. Others are more modern ones like The Holiday or Love Actually. And, some are little known ones like Mixed Nuts or Rupert The Great.  Every one has a basic message that Christmas is magic. All you have to do is BELIEVE. The kids on the Polar Express learned it, the main character in all of the many versions of A Christmas Carol learned it. And, even that most famous Christmas hater of all, The Grinch, learned it.
Have you learned it? Do you BELIEVE?

One of my favorite lines from The Grinch That Stole Christmas is (and I quote) It came without ribbons, it came without tags. It came without packages, boxes, or bags. Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more as his heart grew three sizes. 
Have you learned it?  Do you BELIEVE? It’s not too late.

Even old Ebenezer declares, I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach.
Have you learned it? Do you BELIEVE? It’s not too late. 

The character of Frank Cross in the film, Scrooged reminds us It's Christmas Eve! It's the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer, we smile a little easier, we cheer a little more. For a couple of hours out of the whole year, we are the people that we always hoped we would be. And it can happen tonight for all of you! If you believe in this spirit thing, the miracle will happen and then you'll want it to happen again tomorrow. It's a miracle. Because it happens every Christmas Eve.
Have you learned it? Do you BELIEVE? It’s not too late.

But Lou Lou Who, Postmaster of Whoville, said it the best, I don’t need anything more for Christmas than this right here, My family.

I learned long ago. I still believe. Do you?

Gotta go now. I think I hear a clatter up on the roof. 
Merry Christmas to all. And, to all a good night.
Grenville

21 comments:

Coastal Ripples said...

Enjoy your Christmas. B x

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Nicely written.

CrystalChick said...

Our youngest grandson used to watch 'Polar Express' on a loop!! He loves that one! Last night we tried to watch 'A Christmas Carol', the version with Patrick Stewart is the one we like, but the recording glitched. We have it on dvd, too, but from playing it many times over the years it's also not working. No worries, plenty of other holiday shows on. :)
Have a wonderful Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day!! ~Mary

MadSnapper said...

Beau says we believe, we believe all of this and Beau said to tell you look up and see, it might be paws clattering on your roof not hooves. his sleigh is packed and ready.. Merry Christmas and a wish for a blessed New Year

Barbara Rogers said...

Have a very merry Christmas...enjoy each other!

Linda G. said...

Merry Christmas, Patrick, to you and Dorothy!

Edna B said...

I believe. Merry Christmas to you my friend, hugs, Edna B.

Anvilcloud said...

We will have Christmas with our little family starting tonight. I do feel the spirit pretty well after last year. I have 3 hours of instrumental Christmas music playing via YT over my computer this morning, and it is grand. It is also white out there, which is fitting and right. As usual, we watched the Alastair Sim's version of A Christmas Carol, and will watch the George C Scott version tomorrow. That is pretty well our whole Christmas movie list which we do year after year after year. We will watch White Christmas closer to new Year. Marry Christmas.

Red said...

Awesome Christmas post. Your Christmas quotes are my favorites. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Bijoux said...

Wonderful message! Hope you are having a great Christmas!

Buttercup said...

Love this post. It is magic, if only we believe. Though sometimes the magic sneaks up on the skeptics in our midst. To you both, a bright and magical Christmas and thanks for being part of Buttercupland.

Rita said...

I'm definitely a believer in the magic of Christmas--yes! :)

Anonymous said...

That was lovely to read. Thank you for writing it and sharing it here on the blog. Merry Christmas!

Bindu said...

Merry Christmas to you and your family!
It is a pleasure to read your blog!

Rob K said...

This filled my heart with joy! Merry Christmas!

William Kendall said...

Merry Christmas.

LL Cool Joe said...

I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful Christmas!

Bill said...

Beautiful written post. Merry Christmas to you both and to your family.

Lee said...

I hope you're enjoying your Christmas weekend up your way. Take good care...my best wishes to you. :)

baili said...

what a beautiful post dear Patrick !

sounds like a true voice rising from the bottom of a loving sweet heart ,i so enjoyed the warmth shining in your words and i am among believers thankfully!

i watched movie with my kids on such topics specially the Rise of the guardians is my favorite .
thank you for sharing the beauty of your inner side !
blessings!

L. D. said...

Merry Christmas to you two. That is a beautiful tree in the snow.