Holiday Spirit: From Haunts to Harvest and Holly

Here is my entry to "Holidays? Holy Days? Pen It To Win It!

An Unofficial Challenge" by Laura Pruett

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An avalanche of holiday mirth,

All celebrating some kind of a birth.

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Yes, you read that right,

I am not making this up as I write.

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While Halloween oozes vibes of the dead,

Where do you think all of the ghosts go after they have fled?

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To the eternal world of heaven or hell?

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No… we keep them alive by honoring the dead,

The rebirth of spooky spirits steeped in bloodshed.

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How do we survive this reaper's remembrance?

Indulging in candy while masked as a ghost with an eerie resemblance!

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Sugar levels are now at a high,

Halloween is over, as darkness spills earlier in the sky.

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The skeleton trees sway in the crisp late autumn night.

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It's time to plan for our next holiday,

And I am not talking about the one with gifts piled high in the sleigh.

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'Tis Thanksgiving,

The one with gratitude among the living.

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A rebirth of gathering with family and friends,

Reflections over the past year and rifts to mend.

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Of course, the meal is hearty!

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Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pies,

Wearing elastic waist pants would be wise.

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Decorating your home in reds, oranges and golds,

Pulling out woolly sweaters and coats before it gets cold.

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A holiday as sweet in tradition,

As marshmallows are to yams, oh, what a delicious addition.

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Thankful and grateful, a time for new beginnings.

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Jingle, Jingle, Jingle

Is that Kris Kringle?

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A holiday that all began with a birth,

Of little baby Jesus, not sure if it's really on Earth.

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It's a fluid holiday, it's meaning different to all,

Let's embrace every view; there is no need for a brawl.

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Christmas and faith across many lands,

To each, it's different, and that's very grand.

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Pine trees of Douglas, Fraser, and Balsam Fir,

Families seeking trees, a sappy woodsy stir.

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Be as quick as you can!

Christmas shopping must commence with a plan.

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Black Friday Deals are out,

Sale, Sale, Sale, shoppers shout!

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Christmas is coming, no time to dilly dally.

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Parents and Grandparents scrambling around,

Decorating, shopping, and baking until sundown!

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Children hyped up from holiday treats,

Wildly dance to the Christmas beats,

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As Christmas Eve approaches with cheers,

Magic awaits for a sleigh and reindeers.

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Santa is coming with his gifts and a prayer.

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For a holiday that began with a humble birth,

To spread love, joy, and peace during our time on Earth!