A snowflake arrived in today’s post, beautifully crocheted and a gift from a follower. It has gone straight onto our tree.
Thank you very much Judith
Another gift came today, one we were instructed not to keep until Christmas but to consume soon. So this evening we have each had a delicious Raspberry and White Choc Chip Cookie for dessert.
Thank you S and E, absolutely gorgeous!
A fellow Humanist has written the following poem which touched me and she kindly gave me permission to share it with you.
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It’s Our Christmas Too’ by Mary FletcherChristmas comes just at the darkest time of year
flashing lights
a twinkling treesome time for lovely foodfor friends and familyfor children to be given too much stufffor those of us with no childrento realise what we lack.We look forward to the New Year
warm sunshine and green shoots will come back.
Those of us that do not believe in godand worship no onebut put our faith in hope,In folk to do their best,we do not go to church.we do not believe we’ll live after we die,But we can light a candle,share in singing,pass some treats around.Its our Christmas too,Our Solstice,Our Midwinter,Our humanist joy,That celebrates and treasuresEvery baby girl and boy.
Thank you, Mary.
utesmile
December 20, 2025 at 7:38 pm
Love that snowflake, such a lovely idea!
mybeautfulthings
December 21, 2025 at 3:18 pm
Isn’t it? And so beautifully made. 🙂
artfulcrone
December 20, 2025 at 1:22 pm
I love that snowflake, and the wonderful poem!
mybeautfulthings
December 23, 2025 at 9:42 pm
I’ll tell Mary that you liked her poem. Thank you for your comment. 🙂
Heyjude
December 19, 2025 at 10:36 pm
I too like the poem. And I also would like to see more of your tree.
mybeautfulthings
December 21, 2025 at 10:04 pm
A couple more things to go on and then I’ll show you. 🙂
Hils
December 19, 2025 at 8:13 pm
Absolutely love that poem!
mybeautfulthings
December 19, 2025 at 9:50 pm
So pleased to hear that. I’ll pass your comment on. 🙂