Sights of Christmas

 "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go."

First, there were aisles of Christmas goods. Toys, candy, trinkets, wrapping paper, bows, and gifts line the shelves. A sea of sparkling red and green, silver and gold. A haven for children's temptations and adult shoppers, too. 

Next came the outdoor lights. Houses with rooftops lined in lights. Lights on porches, strung over bushes, hung on the door posts with wreaths and blown-up snowmen, Santas, even a Scrooge or two. Evening drives are delightful as I look at all the lights and decorations. 

Then came the indoor decorations and Christmas tree. We put up our tree on the day after Thanksgiving with the help of our teenage granddaughters. Payton helped me put the tree together. Unfortunately they had to leave before the decorations got put on so John and I covered our tall, narrow tree with my collection of sheep ornaments.

Christmas is a time of beautiful colors and sparkling lights. Enjoy them while they are here.

"For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace," (Isaiah 9:6 NIV).