Yesterday was Christmas. And now, everyone breathe a sigh of relief or dismay, Christmas is over. It's December 26th, the day after yesterday, and I've heard it said that this is the busiest day of the year for returns and bargain shopping. I admit that I've never had the energy or desire for more shopping the day after yesterday.
On the surface that sounds rather sad to me, so many ungrateful people, unappreciated gifts, but I get it. I've been guilty of returning, regifting, or just giving away things I didn't need and would never use. Maybe my expectations are too high or maybe I just don't like waste and clutter, but I can tell you that I have a strict tradition of doing absolutely nothing the day after Christmas.
All the hustle and hurry of Christmas is over. December 26th is the day to help the kids put things together, play with their toys, for the grown-ups to test out new gadgets, or just lay on the couch for a homemade pizza and Lord of the Rings movie marathon.
We've just spent weeks preparing for Thanksgiving and then Christmas, and oh yes, New Years is just days away. Why not take today to just relax? I thought it would be best to talk about this particular subject through photos from my weekend getaway in October.
This little street was so quiet and soothing with its ivy covered walls that we paused a moment from our exploring to just sit and chat and catch our breath before pressing on. And that's precisely what December 26th, the day after yesterday, should be.
No judgement if you like to get out the day after Christmas and hit the sales with all the money you got for Christmas (or from returned gifts). I get it; it's not only savvy shopping, but I encourage you to do what you love. Just don't forget to make a little time to pause, reconnect, and recharge before pressing on.
Shopping Info: Shark dress by Retrolicious from Poshmark, envelope bag from Amazon, pink tights from Shein
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