“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
Charles Dickens
What a lovely thought, Spidey, that you found there!
Christmas, and all the feelings of ‘peace on earth, and goodwill to all men’, it’s all well and good, but why do we save it for Christmas?
Would this world not be a better place, if we had those feelings in our hearts all year round, as good old Dickens said, above?
Personally, I try to live my life with these thoughts all the time, but I am always amazed at some people I have encountered, who truly Scrooge it up the whole year round, and then flip a switch, and become this all giving, all cheery individual, just around the festive period.
Then come January, yup, you guessed it, Scrooge is back.
Bah Humbug again!
The world truly is a nicer place around this time of year. There are smiles, and so much generosity.
Seriously? Why can’t we share this giving nature around, spread it over the whole year?
So… tell me, are you more of a Scrooge, during the rest of the year, or like Will Ferrel’s Elf?
But I Smile Anyway... 
Dec 25, 2019 @ 02:47:53
Who the f…k is Dikens? I only know Spidey, hold on…..Spppppiiiiiiiiiidey!
So ia Chirstmas today, Ir get bored with the holidays and since an early age I knew Santa was not comming. I also thought, Seriously, you are hot! That was a Christmas present? Jeeesus, but it did rhyme
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 25, 2019 @ 09:54:30
Lol! Merry Christmas, Charly!!!
LikeLike
Dec 25, 2019 @ 10:38:23
Merry Christmas gentes, and ..stop laughing, you are laughing since you don´t have to go to work with th freaky kids
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 25, 2019 @ 10:47:20
I know! A break!!!
LikeLike
Dec 25, 2019 @ 11:13:51
Might as well said ” love the children”, I´ll´sitck with what you said though.
Merry Chritmas Mrs. Ritu.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 25, 2019 @ 11:16:00
🎅🎄💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 24, 2019 @ 01:21:46
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 23, 2019 @ 20:34:50
Loved your message and the quote too!! Wishing you the sweetest Holiday Season, Dear Ritu!!!
Chuck
xoxo 💖🌹🌹
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 23, 2019 @ 20:35:30
Wishing you a wonderful festive period too 💜🎄💜🎄
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 23, 2019 @ 20:40:02
Hope you are enjoying your time off!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 23, 2019 @ 20:41:07
With the festivities and getting ready, not much rest yet!!! 💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 23, 2019 @ 15:55:43
I try to keep the spirit of Christmas all year round. I can be a bit of an Elf but it embarrasses hubby so I try to tone it down. Have a fabulous Christmas at your house, Ritu!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 23, 2019 @ 15:57:35
This is why we get on so well, Darlene! From one Elf to another!!! 💜🎄
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 23, 2019 @ 02:10:57
Charles Dickens and Will Ferrell have it nailed. We all need to follow suit. Awesome, Ritu!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Dec 23, 2019 @ 06:09:54
We really do!!!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Dec 23, 2019 @ 16:34:57
😍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 21:03:19
I, personally, do not care much at all for Will Ferrel’s character. Just an opinion, so I would say I try to be me and a good me all year long. I am content that I succeed most of the time and think much more of myself than I used to.
Merry Christmas to you and yours and all others out there who read this.
Scott
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 21:05:04
I know he’s a bit… OTT, to say the least, but he definitely has Christmas spirit all year round! Merry Christmas, Scott, to you and yours 🎄💜
LikeLike
Dec 22, 2019 @ 19:28:42
I don’t know about Scrooge-y, but I have had a few holiday seasons in which I did not feeeeeeeel the merriment. I’m not a fan of feeling that way, but there it is anyway. Definitely prefer years like this when I feel more generous of spirit. I think sometimes I feel more burden than joy, expectation and even demand from some trumps what I have to give in time, energy, or money.
HOWEVER, throughout the year, I am generally rather merry, no holiday required.
I, too, marvel at people who act as though complaining is a solution, and I get mad when they try to put their gloom on me/others.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 19:41:16
Joey, its not easy being smiley and positive all the time, but I have found that if I am smiling, things seem easier!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 19:45:18
They really do! 😀 You keep smiling, Ritu!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 19:53:59
Trying! 😁😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 19:06:11
Lets switch on the Christmas lights, Sis! What a wonderful quote. Charles Dickens is one of my favorite writes too. Have a wonderful Sunday evening, and a good start into the celebrations. Michael
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 19:12:48
You too, Bro! ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 19:26:35
Thank you,Sis! Whats about antlers for Sonu, and smaller ones for the feathered friends? Could be a famous image. Lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 19:39:49
Tried that… Not too successful lol!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 23:55:40
Lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 14:56:22
The world would definitely be a more better place. It is amazing how people can flip that switch. Have a very joyful and blessed Christmas, Sister 🙏🏽💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 18:09:11
And the same sishes to you , my dear Brother! ❤
LikeLike
Dec 22, 2019 @ 18:35:31
Thank you very much, dear Sister! ❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 13:28:58
I love this Dickens quote. I wish the world was like it is at Christmas everyday, a smile, a word a hug costs nothing. We help neighbours and friends, hubby is always out doing things for people. Happy Christmas again Sis 💜💜💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 14:37:51
It is a perfect quote, sis! Wish everyone was able to live to it every day! Merry Christmas ❤
LikeLike
Dec 22, 2019 @ 16:51:46
If only 💜💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 10:41:40
Hi Ritu, Such a great thought…Dickens fan here too…You don’t need pots of money to be kind – just phone people you know who are lonely or ill or visit them (we know several). Make someone a cake (one of our good friends made us a fruit-rich Christmas cake), another friend’s knitting needles are never still – she makes warm shawls, gloves and throws for refugees. There are many ways…Have a good Christmas with your lovely family, Ritu and a healthy and fruitful New year. Hugs Joy xx
LikeLiked by 2 people
Dec 22, 2019 @ 11:34:11
Exactly, Joy.
Even a smile is more of a gift for some!
Happy holidays 🎄🥰
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 10:11:29
I’d prefer to be Scrooge all year round, but it’s easier to be kind.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 10:38:26
Easier, and more fulfilling 🥰
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 09:26:46
Merry Christmas, sis. I hold this thought high and close to my heart too… That is why you will find this quote again in a couple days in my post😂 lots of love and hugs, ais😘
LikeLiked by 2 people
Dec 22, 2019 @ 09:40:42
Great minds, Sis 🥰🥰🥰
LikeLike
Dec 22, 2019 @ 09:53:06
I thought exactly the same, my dear sister😘💖
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 08:55:50
A lovely post, Ritu. I love Dickens.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 09:24:20
Thank you Robbie!
He lived, and wrote many of his books close to where I live!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 23, 2019 @ 15:46:51
Yes, that is true. I am keen to visit his home.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 23, 2019 @ 15:47:01
🥰
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 05:46:27
Nice idea and post, Ritu 🙂
I try to be kind all of the year.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dec 22, 2019 @ 09:22:55
The best way to be, Irene 🥰
LikeLiked by 1 person