This
year, the first early signs of Metairie’s holiday season didn’t seem to arrive
too early, maybe because Christmas rushed in so soon after Thanksgiving (which somehow
also landed smack dab at the start of Hanukkah).
Still,
by now the familiar holiday music has been being played long enough that it’s
hard to believe there is a man, woman or child left who hasn’t had at least one
moment when some familiar chord didn’t summon up a sudden flood of memories.
Whether those memories were of a family gathering just last year, or of one
from the distant past, the holiday season means something unique and special to
all of us.
However
your family celebrates their Metairie holiday season, be it Christmas,
Hanukkuh, Kwanza or simply the Holidays, you have to agree there is something
about this corner of the year that borders on magic. Little kids don’t have to
be reminded of that, just mention the word “December” any time between April
and November, and the eager chatter about presents, visiting plans, or Santa
(or presents again) are bound to erupt. December without the decorations, the
cheerful colored lights, the cookies (thanks everyone, for those cookies!), the
candy canes and gatherings of family and friends…without those, December would
be just another month.
Even
when the shopping and traveling and all the other sometimes too-frenetic
preparations threaten to drive us half to distraction, I for one have to admit
this time of year serves as a replenishing break from the relentless march of
everyday. And whether it results in a spiritual moment or a festive celebration
(or both!), it also creates an occasion when families allow themselves a
special pause to just be together — if events allow, at the same table — or
even if not, in spirit…an likely, also on the jammed-to-capacity cell phone and
internet circuits!
So
please allow me to wish you all the warmth and good cheer this moment can
bring. Thank you for making my and my family’s year as bright as it has been.
And for you and yours, may this year’s Metairie holiday
season bring a sleigh full of warmth, peace, joy and love!
Terez Harris NOLA Real Estate Group
(504)297-2619
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 504-862-0100 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118
Each office independently owned and operated. All brokers licensed in the state of Louisiana.
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