December brings joy

2017 has been a crazy year. It has flown past me at rapid speed. But yaayyy! It’s December again. There is something magical about December. People are joyous, selfless, kind and merry all around. Not to mention, this joy is infectious. If the entire year were like December, the world would be merry all year long. But, it feels like the best way to end a year and step into the next one.

PS: This photo is from last year because our pup hasn’t given us a chance to put the tree up yet this year.  Continue reading “December brings joy”

Table Rock Lake view from Top of the rock

Christmas in Branson, Missouri

I hail from a Hindu household, and I’ve seen way too many festivals celebrated over the span of a year. There’s Sankranti, Holi, Diwali, Dussehra, Ugadi and the list goes on. My family was never too big on celebrations. I remember the occasional poojas and fireworks once a year, but even that seemed to fade out as we grew up. Christmas, although never celebrated in my house, has always been a favorite of mine. As children, all we know about any festival is the fun part. That remains the case with me even today and this led to my trip to Branson, Missouri last Christmas. Continue reading “Christmas in Branson, Missouri”