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Saturday, December 21, 2024

Christmas Clutter

Christmas comes but once a year, 

and so does Christmas clutter! 


Boxes and bags evicted from 

basements, attics or closets 

disrupt the flow of ordinary. 


With them may come a tag-a-long 

musty dust from that year alone 

in the dark. Taking up space on 


floor, tables and counters until 

cherished decorations are all in 

place, any attempt at organization 


seems hidden in the chaos of tissue, 

ornaments of many colours, sizes and 

shapes, tree lights filling corners and 


spare rooms until Christmas clutter is

repacked and stored til next year. 

What I know for sure is that result of 


all the glitter and shine is joyous. It sparkles the 

ordinary. For that short time, I wouldn’t trade it 

~ just have to work on my clutter anxiety.


“Gifts of time and love are surely the basic 

ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.”

~ Peg Bracken

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