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Ah, the seasons! There are so many different kinds of seasons. There are weather, growing, personal, life etc. seasons. And many have been touched upon here on this blog.
I’m going to share some of my favorite holidays that come with each season.
Favorite Holidays
The second season, spring, March 21st till June 20th my favorite holiday is Easter. Another time of renewal. Easter has always been a time of family gatherings. Although, we live far away from our family, this year we will be celebrating with them. I have such fond memories of the kids and grandkids hunting for eggs. When my kids were little I hid their Easter baskets, I always made red-beet eggs, a family tradition, and of course all the messy fun dying Easter eggs. And the promise of daffodils peaking up out of the ground to announce Spring is on the way!
The fourth season, fall September 23 till December 20th my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. Another holiday for reflection. It’s a time to give thanks for all the goodness in my life. Things that mean the most to me like family, friends, and Zoom!
Whatever your favorite holidays are I hope you enjoy each and every one of them this year. After the pandemic year of 2020, and with the vaccine on the horizon, 2021 is shaping up to be a great year!
Do you have a favorite holiday?
6 comments:
Since I know you, Diana. I'm not at all surprised by your favorite holiday seasons. Except for New Years, they all revolve around spending time with family. Glad you have that joy in your near future.
I do not have a favorite holiday nor do I miss all the food, chaos, noise, etc. of large family gatherings. However, I am looking forward to seeing my granddaughter and great grands for a few hours next month when I'm fully protected having had both Pfizer vaccines.
Thanks Judith , for stopping by.
I loved this fun, thoughtfulpost, Diana!!! My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, for the reasons you mentioned.
I had another thought: In the southern hemisphere lands, like Australia, people associate different holidays with the seasons than we do in the northern half of the world.
Love this post, Diana - I think fall is my favorite season. I know it is the end of summer, but for me it is the end of heat and humidity, and fall brings in that in-between weather. Plus I love the colors of leaves and flowers that bloom at that time of year. It's is also my birthday and back-to-school in September - which to me is like starting a new year, for all the reasons you mentioned for New Year's Eve. In Maine - it is the time for fall fairs that celebrate the harvest, and a time when the air turns crisp. Also - the tourists have gone home and I can wander the Farmer's Market in peace - no more crowds :-)
I love the post and the beautiful pictures here. My favorite season is Fall. I think it's because the weather is usually pretty nice--not to hot and not too cold. I love the color changes and the usually crisp air. That said, there is something I love about every season.
I love the snow in winter (if it's not too much or do long) because it silences everything. I also don't mind the shorter days because it gives me time to be introspective--time that I don't take when the days are longer and I'm putting so much more activity into the daylight hours.
I love the spring because everything is blooming and, after winter, it is also bright and boisterous. I love the summer because it rarely rains which means every day is sunny. I like the warmth of the sun, as long as it's not too warm (above 85).
I have a book of poetry and short prose I bought way back in 1970, called The Heart Has Its Seasons. It is one of my favorite books. The binding and pages have all been touched hundreds if not thousands of times. It contains everything from Bible verses to famous philosopher's writings to poetry and lines in a play or film, and even song lyrics, The editors created a theme for each season and then collected works around that them. In winter the heart seeks identity and meaning. In spring the heart learns to think. In summer the heart rejoices in beauty and love. In Fall (Autumn) the heart is for choosing. To this day, I think about the seasons in that way and how each year the timing and themes remain the same but the way I view it is very different as I get older.
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