So here we all go, careening down the slippery slide into the holidays which pick up speed until we crash exhausted into New Year’s Eve.
Probably explaining why that day is most famous for
over-imbibing.
And I think I’ve gained a better understanding of a neighbor
down the street at our first house. On Christmas, the green wreath would go up
on their front door, where it would sit until St. Patrick’s Day when a big
green shamrock would be added. In April, a pink cardboard egg or a white bunny
would be the next layer for Easter, and then I’m pretty sure come July an
American flag would top that.
But when I re-positioned the pumpkin on the front porch
after I had to toss the mums that had kept it company, it occurred to me that
Halloween and Thanksgiving are more efficient holidays. They’re both mostly
orange after all.
Pack away a bat or those witches and your decorating can sail along right into the next holiday.
We don't have Halloween or Thanksgiving. And I rarely decorate for Christmas. Which when I see the effort that people on your side of the pond put into it, shames me.
ReplyDeleteWe don't do much other than acknowledge the days as they come. We are past all that, with no kids to worry about, and most of our relatives far far away.
ReplyDeleteI've never been big on decorating for any reason. My kids were always in charge. Now I'm back to my taste--no fuss, no muss.
ReplyDeleteI’m with you. It’s My Guy who reminds me we have to buy pumpkins and who always wants to get the decorations out.
DeleteMarty, you gave me a real chuckle here but if you could see the doors in my apartment building... on my left they have yet to take down the ghost and string of bats--on my right is a glittering Christmas wreath and giant ornaments. If I had something orangey to hang on my door to bridge the gap I would :^)
ReplyDeleteSo funny. I can just see it!
DeleteYes, there is some crossover between Halloween and Thanksgiving! Or you could do like us and not decorate at all. I don't even put up a multi-holiday green wreath (though I kind of like that idea).
ReplyDeleteHello Marty
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking my blog. I thought I'd come and say hi. 😊
I like halloween and xmas and put somehting on the windows.