As a Christian, I celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas but the rest I hate more each year. The consumerism, greed, pressure to overspend and the increasing expectations around present giving I find very difficult. This Christmas was particularly hard as it is the first with neither of my parents alive. So, as is always the case, when conflicted or in doubt I turn to nature. This is a Christmas Rose (Helebore) given to me by a friend and I love to see these delicate blooms. Posted by @365anne
FAV what a stunning photo, Anne Like you. I am conflicted for many of the same reasons. I am sorry for your loss because that makes the holidays even more painful. @365anne
@365projectorgchristine Thank you Christine, my mum died 20 years ago and my dad just recently. The “firsts” after a bereavement are always the hardest
Terrific detailed capture of your beautiful hellebore. I agree with what you said. And they start so early displaying all the stuff that by the time the holiday actually arrives, I have to remember to quit tuning it out and remember the true meaning.
Lovely capture of the flowers. Sorry for the loss and it does make the season difficult and painful. Let others engage in the consumerism. They have more problems in their life than Christmas.
