Christmas is the time

Princes Gardens (that's where I live by the way)

Christmas is the time to say 'I love you', to share the joys of laughter and good cheer, the time to go Christmas shopping(cheer from the girls), the time for snowball fights and snowman making, the time for lovely homemade dinners, the time of reflection, the time to appreciate the blessings we've received throughout the year, the time to deal with unsettled matters, to look forward to a new year and most importantly the time to be reminded and prepare ourselves for the next coming of Christ.

Every time this year, I would be 1. worrying about christmas time confession 2. anticipating presents 3. abusing the Christmas songs I have to surround myself with the 'spirit of Christmas' 4. getting all emotional as I reflect on the past year anticipating another new year 5. trying to make it a Christmas worth laughing and smiling about. Although this year anticipating presents would not be on my list since I'm going to have Christmas away from home for the very first time. I'm nevertheless excited and curious to how my first Christmas in London will be like (please, White Christmas!)

It is amazing how Christmas brings the bunch of emotions, anticipation and joy it always brings when it comes. And the things which come with it - Christmas trees, Christmas decor, Christmas songs and carols, sleigh bells, snowmen, candy canes, mistletoes, awesome presents, hopefully these will instead of distract us, remind us the absolute joy the birth of Christ has brought to the world.

And just to get you into Christmas mood if you aren't already, here's a list of my favourite songs this Christmas, to be shared with you (Christmas is about sharing :P) :

1. Happy Christmas - John Lennon or Maroon 5's version

2. Christmas is The Time - Katherine Mcphee

3. My Only Wish (This Year) - Britney Spears

4. The First Noel Born is The King - Mariah Carey

5. O Little Town of Bethlehem - Mariah Carey (Merry Christmas II You)

6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Doris Day

7. The Way You Look Tonight - Westlife (strictly speaking not a Christmas song but give it a hear nevertheless)

8. Grown Up Christmas List - Michael Buble

9. Baby it's Cold Outside- Celtic Thunder

10. Silent Night - Wilson Phillips

Have a very very Merry Christmas :)