*cue Vince Guaraldi Trio*
“Christmas time is here. Happiness and cheer…”
…the more I think about it, I believe Charlie Brown was giving us a glimpse of the holiday feels 2020 had in store.
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As we drudge our way toward the close of this tumultuous year, I’ve recognized that the last eleven months have shifted, more for some than others, how we typically celebrate the holidays. And while many of us will attempt to make all the festivities seem as “normal” as possible, a good amount of tradition has been thrown out of the window, which may not necessarily be a bad thing.
As you unwrap your presents over Zoom, sip eggnog under your mask or do Christmas dinner dolo, I pray these unusual times do not hinder your holiday spirits.
While classic Christmas bops never fail to jingle in joy (I’m trying, y’all), I found it more fitting to curate a playlist full of newness, weirdness and moodiness, a mere reflection of 2020, but all in an unconventional spirit of cheer… or just cheering up.
The holidays just hit different this year.
Nevertheless, the reason for the season remains the same.
Reflect. Give thanks. Enjoy.
happy holidaze.