Bah, Humbug!

I'm just not in the mood. Not in the Holiday mood or in the Stitching mood. I'm not real sure what it is all about. Don't get me wrong, I'm by no means depressed, but I'm just not feeling that holiday spirit.

(I tired decorations.)

Our little 4ft tree sits proudly on the hearth covered in handmade Christmas ornaments and even some Hanukkah ornaments. It also has plenty of gifts piled underneath. Our mantle is filled with Hanukkah decorations and most of the Hanukkah gifts were passed out over the weekend while at my mother's house. (Dad's "holiday party" is this weekend so we only have one gift to get before Sunday.) There are still a few Christmas gifts to buy, but most of them will be purchased this upcoming weekend when we travel to a part of town that we rarely see.

But I still don't feel it........the holiday spirit.........

(I tried lights.)

I come home from work each night and the first thing I do is turn on the tree. I just love seeing all those little white lights. I love how they reflect off of the ornaments and send sparkles all over the room. I love seeing the piles of gifts under the tree.

But, I still don't feel it.........the holiday spirit........

(I tried food.)

We are having our Holiday party at work tomorrow. It will start off with a wonderful luncheon at a local seafood restaurant. Then we will have cake and "reindeer games" later on in the afternoon.

But, I still don't feel it...........the holiday spirit.......

Maybe it is the fact that the sun sets so early this time of year. Maybe it is the situation with our economic "crisis" or the war(s) overseas. Maybe it is the fact that I know too many friends/loved ones with financial problems, marital problems and health problems. Maybe that is what is bringing me down.

Please help me feel that holiday spirit!!!!!

Maybe I'll feel better after I get my stitching mojo back.......