I’ve been feeling a little discombobulated this Christmas. Not entirely sure why, although some part of it is probably the tiredness of traveling then hitting the ground running once we arrived.
But I think it also might be that we’re so “out of our element” — no choir, no ensemble, no making and sharing music with others. In short, no spiritual community.
Whatever the reason, feeling a little “off” was the result. But tonight we watched the original 1966 version of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and — as always — it brought me completely into the right spirit. I especially love the ending lines…
Welcome, Christmas, bring your cheer.
Cheer to all Whos far and near.
Christmas Day is in our grasp, so long as we have hands to clasp.
Christmas Day will always be just as long as we have we.
Welcome, Christmas. While we stand.
Heart to heart… and hand in hand.
May we always have we, and may we always stand, heart to heart and hand in hand.