HallowThanksMas

 

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.

All those holidays begin to smoosh together after a while.

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.