Sign on the bulletin board for our
Condo community:
"Caroling and Cookies."
When we began the tradition a
Group of us neighbors bundled up and
Sang for shut-ins ringing sleigh bells as
We caroled in the crisp cold air.
But as we got older and faced icy conditions we
Moved our singing inside.
Gloria, Audrey, and Charlotte are gone.
Others have moved.
But six of us gathered in my living room today.
We sang the old classics that
Paradoxically never seem to age.
We proclaimed tidings of great joy.
We asked the question that has never
Adequately been answered,
"What Child Is This?"
We sang frivolous songs too.
In fact, one gal refused to sing along with
"White Christmas" because she detests
Snow.
Happily for her, none is predicted for
December 25th.
We nibbled on festive cookies and snacks and
Shared memories.
Our tiny homespun choir closed like we
Always do with "We Wish You a Merry
Christmas."
Each year I analyze my holiday "doings"
Considering whether they were
Meaningful and whether I will
Continue them.
"Caroling and Cookies" I'll keep.