Love, Awareness, Editor’s Pick
National Take Down The Christmas Tree Day; If You Haven’t Already
Awareness and the Editor’s Pick of Love-Related Stories
Well, here we are, January 6, 2023. The first week of the new year is nearing its end, closing out the holiday season. Gone, another Christmas, just like that, and as delightful as all the decorations and lights are, it is time to pack it up and put it all away until next time.
Yes, folks, it is time to take down the Christmas tree!
Ultimately a personal decision; I don’t necessarily elect one specific day to take my tree down.
Some people, like one of my daughters, pack it all up after dinner on Christmas evening. 😂
Other people dictate New Year’s Day as an ideal time.
Indeed there are many days to choose from.
I suppose some people are in it for the long haul, but how long is too long?
I mean, Santa Claus came to town and left already; do you really need the Christmas tree hanging around when the Easter bunny comes a hopping?
If decision-making is not your thing, fear not.
According to my research, today, January 6, is the day!
Brief History: Origins of Taking Down the Christmas Tree Day
Counting from the day after Christmas, there is the celebration of the twelve days of Christmas, ending on January 6.
Rooted in Christianity, dating back to the fourth century, the twelfth night marks the end of the Christmas season and the eve of Epiphany, also known as Christian Feast Day.
Depending on tradition (whether counting from Christmas day or the day after), some people celebrate January 5 as the twelfth night.
Yes, a little confusing.
But January 6 begins its own celebration, honoring the arrival of the Three Kings or Wise Men.
Reenacting the story of the Wise Men blessing the baby Jesus holds some celebratory traditions; baking a King’s cake, candlelight on Epiphany, and the Blessings of the Maji.
Taking down the Christmas tree on January 6 highlights the transition from one phase of the holiday season to another.
To add to the confusion, some Roman Catholics keep their tree up until February 2, which observes the presentation of Jesus to the Temple.
During my research, I also discovered that some superstitions say leaving the Christmas tree up after January 6 is bad luck. 😳
For the more spiritually inclined as opposed to religious, such as myself, I will leave my beautiful little angel wing-themed tree up until midmonth, so I can enjoy the beauty of her white and silver ornaments centered around the angels.
The Editor’s Pick for the Week Ending January 6, 2023
Melissa’s poem and article are sure tear-jerkers, so be prepared to grab some tissue. In an eloquent and emotional read, Melissa discusses the importance of daddies to their daughters, whether a little girl, a teen or an adult woman. This one is a must-read for dads and daughters alike.
Please show Melissa some love and read her story ❣️
“I need a pillar, a rock so strong Someone to fix the things that go wrong You’re the first man I’ll ever really love The standard of man I’m going to dream of”
I love Deon’s writing voice with his “Kicking down the door” approach. His article about divorce and life after is written straight from the heart. As a fellow “old schooler,” I appreciate his perspective and applaud his honesty. Whether divorced or not, this article is a fantastic read for everyone
Please show Deon some love and read his story ❣️
“Oh, he’s divorced, he must be an ass then”, really, tell me you’re joking! Again, perhaps just my personal experience, but I had to live through this all the same. Dealing with both the betrayal and being made the ogre. “She’s” falling apart, so it has to be the guy. Nothing is said about adultery.”
Thank you for reading my weekly column where awareness and the editor’s pick meet in Robert Ralph’s publication dedicated to matters of the heart.
I appreciate and enjoy reading all of your love-related stories.
I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend, and don’t forget to take down the Christmas tree!
OR NOT 😄
Perhaps you are more like me and will leave it up for a little while longer.
Drop me a line; I would love to hear about it!
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