I want to wish you… a Christmas. Not necessarily a “Merry Christmas” or a “Happy Christmas,” because I know that’s not how it feels for everyone. For some, it’s joyful and magical; for others, it’s hard or chaotic—or maybe just another day. And that’s okay.
I also don’t want to write something general and vague or insincere. I want to say something truthful and real. So here goes. I hope it covers you all.
If Christmas is exciting and magical for you:
If you’re counting down the days with a twinkle in your eye and excitement in your heart, I wish you all the sparkle and wonder. May your Christmastime be everything you imagine! I’m sending you so much love.
If Christmas feels hard:
Maybe it’s your first Christmas without someone you love, or your 25th without them, and it still hurts. Maybe Christmas just feels heavy, for reasons you can’t quite put your finger on. If this is you, I’m sending you the virtual equivalent of a big, warm hug and a gentle “I know, I know” while someone rubs your back. Hang in there—it’ll be over soon. I’m sending you so much love too.
If Christmas feels chaotic and overwhelming:
Maybe you love Christmas, but right now you’re drowning in turkey timings, last-minute shopping, feral kids, and the sheer panic of WHERE IS THAT STUPID ELF ON THE SHELF? Oh, and let’s not forget your mum texting about her famous 1980s trifle making an appearance at dinner (because no one’s eaten it in decades, but tradition is tradition, right?). If this is you, I wish you deep breaths, 10 minutes of “you time” (even if it means locking yourself in the bathroom with a mug of tea), and the peace of knowing it doesn’t have to be perfect. I’m sending you so much love.
If Christmas feels a bit “meh” (this is my category):
Maybe Christmas doesn’t stir up big feelings for you. It’s not magical, it’s not dreadful—it’s just… there. Maybe you enjoy the odd mince pie or twinkly light but could do without the rest of the faff. If this is you, I wish you a Christmastime that feels just right—whatever that looks like for you. Skip the stuff you don’t care about, double down on the bits you do, and know that “meh” is perfectly okay too. I’m sending you so much love.
If you’re working over Christmas:
Maybe you’re a nurse on a hospital shift, a shop worker keeping things running for last-minute shoppers, a delivery driver making sure parcels get where they need to go, or anyone else keeping the world moving while others take a break. If this is you, I wish you moments of rest and appreciation for all you do. Know that your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, even if people don’t always say it. I’m sending you so much love—and hoping you manage to snag a mince pie or two for yourself.
If Christmas just isn’t your thing:
Maybe you don’t celebrate it for religious reasons, or you prefer to honor the Winter Solstice, or maybe you just think the whole thing is overrated. If this is you, I wish you rest and quiet. Take advantage of the fact that the world slows down for the next few days—feet up, enjoy the peace. I’m sending you so much love.
If I missed your category entirely:
Whatever this season looks like for you, however you’re feeling about it, I want you to know that I’m thinking of you and sending you so much love.
Wishing you a…. Christmas.
