Once Christmas is over, I quickly tire of the decorations hanging around: the tree, the Christmas cards and so on. They rarely last until Twelfth Night in my house. I packed them all away on the 31st December this last year. I did, however, decide to leave a string of lights that I'd draped around my mirror, for at least a while longer. I like the way they bring a bit of cheer to the darker end of the sitting room, especially in the evenings when the various lamps make pools of light and the little LEDs sparkle. They're slightly annoying, since every time I switch them off at the plug I have to cycle through all the 'modes' again when I switch them back on! (Whoever chooses the flashing modes must risk a seizure every time!) I also might have to find a better way of securing them than the masking tape I've used, as they do tend to keeping falling down! But I might keep them lit until Candlemas, which is on February 2nd, traditionally the day that commemorates Mary and Joseph presenting Jesus at the temple. On that day, some churches bless the candles that will be used throughout the year.
'When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, 'I am the Light of the World. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.' John 8:12
The lights around the mirror are pretty and not necessarily Christmas decoration - many people keep "fairy lights" all year (not me).
ReplyDeleteMy Mum leaves most of her Christmas things out until Candlemas, but the tree had to go soon after Christmas.
Good idea to keep those lights. I am with you wanting the decs down before 12th night but then I miss the cosy light from the Christmas tree.
ReplyDeleteVery nice lights. Sorry they do require maintaining and hope that isn’t too dangerous! It’s important to have light these dark days of winter!
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