Several years ago I got rid of half of the Christmas decorations I had in the attic.  Seriously there were six plastic tubs of things I kept for years.  I gave three of the tubs to my daughter and gave her the opportunity to take what she wanted.  Then I donated the rest to Hope Outreach http://www.hopeoutreach.org/ .  I got a skinny tree and cut my decorations in half.  And it felt good.  This year I got all the baubles down from the attic.  Three tubs, a box with the tree, and one box.  I still didn’t put all of them up.  I have seen them for so long, I just had to quit.  I couldn’t do it anymore.

I’m not the Grinch – even though my husband loves him.  But really!  Why do I have all this stuff?  I love Christmas, but I really don’t love all the clutter that happens when I put up the decorations anymore.  Have I finally grown up?  Am I just tired?  Maybe I have finally come to grips with what Christmas is all about without all the glitter.  And maybe that is okay.

Then I wrapped the presents.  That was when I decided I needed a bigger tree.     Or maybe just one that has a bigger area to put presents under.  Oh good grief.  Here I go again! Is there any cure for the Christmas decoration disease I have contracted? I may be addicted.  I don’t hate decoration clutter; maybe I just need a change.

How is your tree this year?  Do you love it or are you already prepared to take it down?