As the wind blows, my skin feels cold as ice.

But I know that going home for the holidays will be nice.

Baking Christmas cookies with my family makes me smile.

All the problems of the world are forgotten for a while.

As one year ends, another begins.

We watch Christmas movies and drink hot chocolate on the days we're snowed in.

We look out the windows to see the snow glisten.

The fire cracks, and we all sit down to watch and listen.

We sit and eat our candy canes, taking trips down memory lane.

We reflect on the years gone by, when all had been well.

We hope and pray to hear sleigh bells.

We trim our houses and Christmas trees with great care.

You can feel the love that hangs in the air.

As we think about what comes next in this new year,

We try to not look on with fear.

We will shed a few tears,

For the ones we love who are no longer here.

As the holidays draw near, one thing has become ever clear:

Everyone deserves laughter and love this holiday season,

So open up your heart and give love abundantly with no explanation or reason.

With love and best wishes from my family to yours,

The girl with the heart with two open doors.

Happy Holidays.