Merry Christmas from Mountain Breaths

The Winter Solstice begins at 5:23 PM on 12/21/18 with 9 hours of daylight. We go up from here! The light will return to us again! The word solstice comes from Latin sol "sun" and sistere "to stand still. In the Northern Hemisphere, as summer advances to winter, the points on the horizon where the Sun rises and sets advance southward each day. 

It's hard to believe that on the first day of winter that our temperatures will be the highest we have had in a long time, and may even set a record. 

My Christmas wish for you, my friends

Is not a simple one

For I wish you hope and joy and peace

Days filled with warmth and sun

I wish you love and friendship too

Throughout the coming year
Lots of laughter and happiness
To fill your world with cheer

May you count your blessings, one by one

And when totaled by the lot

May you find all you've been given

To be more than what you sought

May your journeys be short, your burdens light

May your spirit never grow old

May all your clouds have silver linings

And your rainbows pots of gold

I wish this all and so much more

May all your dreams come true

May you have a Merry Christmas and Happiest Holidays 

And a happy New Year, too .. 

I love decorating my mantel with nutcrackers, and usually do this every other year. 

If you haven't even thought of baking, here's an easy, festive cookie recipe for you. I have not been sharing any foodie photos due to the darkness in the evening.  We have been eating well however :-) 

Thank you for stopping by! Light the fire, wrap up in your favorite throw, and enjoy a cozy winter.  

xoxo

Debbie