Christmas · Holidays · Non-Fiction · Poems

The Heart of Christmas

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Beneath the twinkle of the lights,
Beyond the snow-capped, starry nights,
There lies a truth both pure and clear:
Christmas lives in hearts sincere.

It’s not the gold, the gifts, the store,
Nor wreaths that hang on every door.
It’s found in love, in acts of grace,
In every kind and gentle face.

A whispered prayer, a hand held tight,
A beacon glowing through the night—
These are the gifts that heaven sends,
Binding strangers, family, friends.

The manger’s child, the holy start,
A Savior born to heal each heart.
Through him, the weary world may find
A peace that warms all humankind.

So let this season’s message ring:
Of hope reborn, of angels’ wings.
May Christmas’ warmth, like candle’s glow,
Touch every heart and softly grow.

For Christmas isn’t bought or sold,
It’s love’s pure light, more prized than gold.
A gift eternal, vast and true—
May it forever dwell in you.

YouTube/Stevie Wonder/Someday at Christmas
Non-Fiction · Poems · Sentiments

The Beauty of Hygge

A warm, comfortable, serene atmosphere—hygge—that’s what it brings.

In candlelight’s soft golden glow,
A quiet warmth begins to grow.
A haven from the world’s loud din,
Where stillness calls and peace begins.

A knitted blanket, worn and frayed,
Becomes the shield where dreams are laid.
The steaming mug, a simple grace,
Transforms the soul, renews the pace.

No need for riches, grand displays,
For joy resides in humble ways—
The crackling fire, the book in hand,
The comfort shared in moments planned.

Hygge whispers, slow it down,
Let stress dissolve, let ease be found.
Embrace the now, the gentle air,
And find a healing nestled there.

The wonders bloom within the heart,
A balm that soothes life’s jagged parts.
In mindful peace, contentment sings,
Oh, how hygge restores and brings—

A love for life, a sacred glow,
A path of calm through winds that blow.
So light the lamp, and let it be,
A doorway to serenity.

YouTube/Rosemary Clooney/I Wish You Love