Christmas Comes Early

I always believe that no matter who you are, where in the world you are and how you celebrate it, Christmas has its own special magic. I know this is a little too early for Christmas but I cant help it. When you see all shapes and sizes of Christmas trees sprouting from every mall, you know the festive season is here. The Christmas paraphernalia- lights, trees, baubles, shimmering shopfronts and stuffed Santas- are already in their Yuletide glory.

And I believe children should have a great time at Christmas. Fairy tales come alive. I have started to plan our second Christmas together. I am definitely getting a christmas tree for you this week without any further procrastination. I love the way you go: Wahhhhh..... every time you spot a Christmas tree. And of course we are going Christmas shopping together and buy special gifts for the people in our life.. It can be maddening. The shops are packed and we have to jostle for space in shops , queue for ages to pay and suffer traffic jams. But I am just going to embrace the madness and enjoy the busyness and try my best to give you a wonderful Christmas. Before the suspicions about Santa start to surface in a few years time.

And of course with Christmas being such a big thing in Singapore, it's a multi million dollar business run as seriously as haute couture fashion, with shows, catalogues, mega marketing and retail promotion. I try to avoid the commercialism and consumerism. I don't need our Christmas to be chic or glamorous but I do appreciate the warmth and excitement of getting together with family and friends.

Now with you in my life, I am starting to appreciate this season even more. After all, it is a celebration of a birth, a harbinger of peace and hope. Which means celebrating you.