The 12 Days of Christmas

The week between Christmas and New Year's is perhaps my favorite week in the year: a time to relax with family and friends after the hectic pre-Christmas season. We continue to enjoy Christmas music, books, and movies straight through till New Year's and sometimes until Epiphany! I'm always sorry when others are in a rush to end the Christmas season; some of our neighbors take down their decorations the day after Christmas.

Lanier's Books, one of my favorite blog finds of the year, has an essay on keeping the 12 Days of Christmas. Her website is a combination of Christian encouragement and literary discussion, which also includes some outstanding photography. I recommend a visit, it is most enjoyable.

Update: Kathy at One Clear Call also shares thoughts on the pleasures of this time of year. Her time off sounds idyllic!