I talked my mom into buying this chocolate filled advent calendar for me when she and my dad came to town for Thanksgiving.
My sister and I often had these when we were growing up, and this is far from first one I've had in my adult life. There is just something special about looking for the door with the day's number and wondering what shape the candy will be in each day,(today's was a duck) and then eating that chocolaty flavored bit of waxy candy. Terrible but delicious at the same time.
When I was a kid, I couldn't wait for Christmas Day to arrive. There was so much to look forward to: no school, presents, family get togethers with cousins...I remember being tempted to eat every piece of candy in my advent calendar when my mom wasn't looking. After all, she always said, "when the candy's all gone, it will be Christmas."
Fast forward a few years.
I still look forward to Christmas Day, but I especially love the time before. I know that a lot of people get stressed during this time of the year, but I find myself wishing the time of anticipation and preparation could last a little bit longer. I love the hustle and bustle, the lights and decorations, cookie baking, Salvation Army bell ringers, carols...Maybe that's why I start my Christmas season earlier than most.
As we speed along toward Christmas Day, I know that I can't do anything to slow down time. However, I can take time to savor small things, like a piece of chocolate from my advent calendar, and make the most of this wonderful time of the year.
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