During a conversation with an acquaintance, she randomly asked âwhat smells so good but isnât perfume?â I answered âChristmas đâ.
The answer was expected by neither of us and we both just jested about it. But thinking about it now, I think that answer was true for me; the âsmell of Christmasâ đ
It is more than just aroma. Itâs a feeling so wonderful that it brings joy. It is that inexpressible feeling that comes only once in a year. It barely extents past the fifth day of a new year but still, itâs presence is undeniably felt.
Itâs more than just the taste of good food, itâs the beauty of sharing it with loved ones. Itâs more than just good music, itâs the joyful chatter that echoes the house with voices of loved ones. Itâs not just about the gifts under the Christmas tree, itâs the thoughtful warmth wrapped in each present. Itâs not just about the cold that the winter snow or the harmattan breeze brings causing me to want to snuggle my blanket even more, itâs the happiness of getting warm by the fire with family and relatives.
The carols that I jolly singalong with family and friend continuously pumps feel-good juices in me đ. The holiday movies makes home homelier. The preparations to travel elsewhere for the festivity beautifies the whole idea of Christmas.
The Christmas tree, the lights and decorations, the treats hidden in the socks hung by the fireplace, the heat for the fireplace that never burns but warms, the outfits that still brings happiness to my eyes even as an adult đ, the fireworks that lights up the eveningâs sky, the eagerness to want to attend Mass/church service held on Christmas Eve, the wishing of âMerry Christmasâ to all those at home and awayâto those remembered and forgotten, to those loved and despised. Itâs just a whole level of inexpressive moments!
Christmas brings the most wonderful vibe that makes you plan and anticipate. Christmas brings us closer and thatâs all thanks to the savior of the world (Jesus Christ). He brought his love, shared with us and so we are implored to continue this act of sharing. Merry Christmas lovelies đ¤đâ¨