Kathleen, I felt every word of this very deeply. Of course we should decorate as we wish, surely there's love and care in an early tree hung with memories and lights in the window. No judgement required.
My partner was raised in a small Italian catholic town where a strict family Christmas was mostly absent of joy. He loves to decorate early with an abundance of lights and keepsake decorations.
I hope your tree brings you comfort and your Christmas is what you need.
Having your tree up in November is absolutely your choice. It does bring so much joy and I’m certain you feel that as you remember your mom. This is a beautiful post Kathleen. And funny too at times. I’m just thawing out Mariah. She one of my favourite Christmas voices. Thank you for sharing your story. Enjoy every moment of those twinkling lights.
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Kathleen… I swear you took me from giggling at “unthawing Mariah Carey” to quietly clutching my chest in under three paragraphs.
The way you carry memory in ornaments and old stories—ugh, it’s so tender it almost feels like sitting beside you while you unwrap the past.
Your tree isn’t “consumerism”; it’s basically a time machine in fairy lights, and honestly you’ve convinced me November trees should be a national right.
I love how you turned grief, exhaustion, and hope into this soft little lantern of a story.
Put that tree up whenever your heart wants—your light is earned, and it’s needed.
Oh Christmas tree, what joy you bring! This piece reminds me that there is always another side to a story — another perspective, point of view, or something not considered. This is such a good reminder for the holiday season.
Your writing is so beautiful, tender, and heartfelt, Kathleen. I hope this season wraps you, your mom, and your loved ones in gentle, memory-filled warmth. Thank you for letting us witness your tender journey. ✨
Kathleen, I felt every word of this very deeply. Of course we should decorate as we wish, surely there's love and care in an early tree hung with memories and lights in the window. No judgement required.
My partner was raised in a small Italian catholic town where a strict family Christmas was mostly absent of joy. He loves to decorate early with an abundance of lights and keepsake decorations.
I hope your tree brings you comfort and your Christmas is what you need.
Having your tree up in November is absolutely your choice. It does bring so much joy and I’m certain you feel that as you remember your mom. This is a beautiful post Kathleen. And funny too at times. I’m just thawing out Mariah. She one of my favourite Christmas voices. Thank you for sharing your story. Enjoy every moment of those twinkling lights.
Thank you Alegria! Oh yes, there is not stopping the great Mariah thaw now 🫠
Hello,I’m a professional artist specializing in comics, fantasy, romance, and NSFW (18+) art. I work on covers, logos, and comic pages, and can also convert novels or PDFs into comic or ebook formats. can i show you my works??
Kathleen… I swear you took me from giggling at “unthawing Mariah Carey” to quietly clutching my chest in under three paragraphs.
The way you carry memory in ornaments and old stories—ugh, it’s so tender it almost feels like sitting beside you while you unwrap the past.
Your tree isn’t “consumerism”; it’s basically a time machine in fairy lights, and honestly you’ve convinced me November trees should be a national right.
I love how you turned grief, exhaustion, and hope into this soft little lantern of a story.
Put that tree up whenever your heart wants—your light is earned, and it’s needed.
Ah, I love this idea of unwrapping the past, it's like a gift to myself! Thank you so much 💞🎄
Oh Christmas tree, what joy you bring! This piece reminds me that there is always another side to a story — another perspective, point of view, or something not considered. This is such a good reminder for the holiday season.
Your writing is so beautiful, tender, and heartfelt, Kathleen. I hope this season wraps you, your mom, and your loved ones in gentle, memory-filled warmth. Thank you for letting us witness your tender journey. ✨
Thank you so much Kim. Yes, I will no longer be a tree judger, people should do whatever brings them happiness 😊 🎄