I have thrown myself into the Christmas preparation madness early this year. My curtains and sofa covers have all been dry cleaned already and my windows have been thoroughly washed. It’s hard not to be persuaded to do something to start feeling the spirit, particularly after a year of loss, turmoil and uncertainty.
The Christmas season somehow always manages to cultivate a sense of hope. All the stores are on steroids when it comes to advertising and the Christmas market has opened in my city after being shut last year due to COVID-19. I suppose there is a lot of pent up energy to release after all that time indoors.