I’m fascinated with the way our vocabulary morphs as we approach Christmas. Consider how often you hear these words other than this time of year:
Jingle Bells
Rudolph
Reindeer
Santa
Elves
Cinnamon Sticks
Tidings
Nutcracker
Jack Frost
Mulling Spice
Christmas Island
Jolly
Jack Frost
Snowman
Stockings
Baking
Chestnuts
Trimmings
Joy
Twinkles
Tinsel
Sugarplums
Merry
Noel
Caroling
Village
Christmas Tree Lot
Chimney
Crèche
Gingerbread
Frankincense
Welch Cakes
Wishes
Myrrh
Fruitcake
Holly
Manger
Nativity
Goodies
Home (as in “for the holidays”)
Frightful (as in the weather outside)
North Pole
Workshop
Ornaments
Traditions
Partridge
Cornish Pasties
Poinsettias
Rejoice
Scrooge
Sleigh
Wise Men
Yuletide
These words trigger great memories, but none would matter without family and friends to make them special.
May we each create wonderful new memories with our family and friends this Christmas season.
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