The wreaths are up on the lamp posts at the University near my house; my street’s very own version of “Santa Claus Lane.”

I was so tickled seeing them for the first time a few days ago, and now I have the pleasure of driving past them every day on my way home from work.

Some people grumble at the sight of Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving, but I just love it. We can celebrate BOTH holidays. That’s why it’s called “the holiday season,” right?

Considering that I was humming Christmas carols well before Halloween, I think I’ll continue to embrace the early arrival of all things glittered.

In today’s busy, no-time-to-stop-and-smell-the-roses-world, a little extra holiday magic can’t hurt!

– Debra

p.s. Are you singing “Here Comes Santa Claus?” I am!