You see, by this time of year, this building has placed in front of it a whole fabulous Christmas world with a huge tree, music, lights and much more. It is full of colour and atmosphere and enjoyment. Not so this year as there is nothing. It is just bare space. However, I understand and respect why. It is because Thailand is mourning the loss of their beloved King and so no Christmas joy in the public sphere here this year.
Still, no matter what, Christmas does come. Nothing can stop Christmas. Well, at least on the inside.
So my humble little tree with its decrations and lights has gone up as usual as Christmas will be celebrated no matter what - at least in the private sphere for me for this year in Thailand. I even got a new set of lights which are so inexpensive but yet so wonderful with their colour and their flashing on and off in a varied routine. Then there is is my Santa bag. I love it. It all transforms my apartment, adding a bit of extra colour and joy to my life and to those who come my way. It is all so simple but so important for me as it adds to life and helps to bring forth a spirit of goodwill.
I only ask - Why isn't it like this all year? Why just Christmas? This special time of Christmas has a message for the rest of the year. Joy and good will to all.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
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