Even the most steadfast of Grinches has to admit that something in the air changes after the turkey’s in Tupperware and Black Friday is in the books. Yes, radio stations everywhere begin inundating their listeners with Christmas music around the clock. Yes, people start toting home live evergreens, knowing good and well that those things are bound to dry up and become fire hazards long before every loved one has been sufficiently shopped for.
But, on a less cynical note, there’s something great about the season, too. Something special. Somewhere at the core of the Christmas season is the spirit of mystery, surprise, and expectancy- with a dash of awe and wonder thrown in if you’re lucky.