'Tis the Season

It is my personal opinion that this is the best time of the year.

I don't much care for the cold.

I don't care for rain nor snow.

But truly

This is still the best season.

Not perhaps a season of the weather,

but rather the season of the heart.

This is when hearts are warmest,

and hearts are fullest.

People open their hearts

and share.

They think about others;

they serve, they love.

This is the best season of all.

Yes

this is the season where people spend the most.

But

this is the season where people buy for others.

This is the season

where strangers come caroling;

where that one house around the corner has all those amazing lights on

as a tradition every year

for people to drive by and watch.

This is the season

of joy

of happiness

of delight

and

jubilation!

This is the season

where family gathers 'round

and listens to stories,

strengthening bonds.

This is the season

fires are lit

and hot chocolate is mixed;

where gingerbread cookies

and other delights

fill the house with its wholesome smell.

This is the season

of traditions and splender,

of magic and hope,

of dreams and peace.

This is the season

I love.