CHRISTMAS AS USUAL IS ALWAYS WELCOME
Print by Normal Rockwell | Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas

CHRISTMAS AS USUAL IS ALWAYS WELCOME

Merry Christmas Eve!

As the clock strikes midnight and we welcome the dawn of Christmas Day, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt wishes for a joyous and heartwarming celebration.

May your home be filled with the warmth of love, the laughter of children, and the spirit of generosity. May your tables be laden with delicious treats and your hearts be overflowing with gratitude for the blessings in your lives.

In the spirit of Norman Rockwell's iconic paintings, I envisioned a heartwarming Christmas Eve scene that captures the essence of the holiday season by putting on a pair of virtual reality glasses images I took:

Looking through the virtual glasses, I saw:

"The scene unfolds in a cosy living room, aglow with the soft radiance of Christmas lights. A grand Christmas tree stands proudly in the corner, adorned with shimmering ornaments and twinkling lights. Children, their eyes sparkling with excitement, eagerly open their presents, revealing toys, books, and other surprises. Parents, their faces etched with love and contentment, watch their children's joy with hearts full of pride.

The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafts through the air, mingling with the scent of pine needles and the gentle fragrance of freshly cut greenery. The warmth of the fireplace crackles, casting dancing shadows on the walls, while the familiar melodies of Christmas carols fill the room with festive cheer."

image created using the above paragraphs in Generative AI test | DALL-E

In this Christmas Eve scene, we see the essence of the holiday spirit: the love and laughter that bind families together, the magic of the season, and the simple joys that make life worth celebrating.

May this Christmas Eve bring you the same warmth, joy, and love that embody this Norman Rockwell painting. May your hearts be filled with the spirit of Christmas, and may your homes be filled with the laughter and happiness of those you cherish.

But, if this was not your case, don't let yourself down; get up and look around for someone to stand by with you to make a better world together next year, with both mind and aim focused on getting it done the following Christmas Eve. Life is a path tagged by random waypoints you drive in through your compass, so there is not only one stroll that takes you to happiness.

My most cordial and long hug to these latter persons set along the world with a heavy heart; tonight, according to my beliefs, there has been a new birth to celebrate for hope, joyfulness, and pride. And I am with this message.

Little Girl looking down the stairs at Christmas | Norman Rockwell (1964)

Thus, my wishes for you this evening are to take care, have the talent of being happy, and let me bless the tears if they come to your eyes these Christmas days. There is always Someone who stands by you.

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Hopeful New Year!

My best,



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