“Winter is a table set with ice and starlight. Winter dark tends to warm light: fire and candle; winter cold to hugs and huddles; winter want to gifts and sharing; winter danger to visions, plans, and common endeavoring--and the zest of narrow escapes; winter tedium to merry-making.” - from the poem “Winter” by Greta Crosby
I love a good wintry festival of light, and the days are getting mighty short in Cologne right about now. It’s an ideal time for snuggles, hot cocoa, and lots of candles!
This year I am a bit sad not to make it home for the holidays, and that our legendary Christmas markets won’t be happening in Cologne. And, I know that the reason for said restricted travel and event cancellation has many people much sadder than me. Let’s do what we can to stay safe this winter and bring merriment and joy into the dark season!
In that spirit, I wanted to share some favorite winter holiday things with you. Of course, I am enjoying music from “The Nutcracker,” and will share the story of the ballet with my young students.
Certain shows and movies help me get in the spirit, including my all-time favorite “Muppets Christmas Carol,” and I adore the soundtrack, too!
I’m getting up-to-date on festive new releases from this list, “Best new holiday songs for 2020" and I made a Spotify Playlist from it, “Cuddle Up Downtown Christmas.” What are your favorite new tunes this year?
Enjoying the “Soul + Wit” Podcast, and appropriate right now are their: “The Holiday Extravaganza” Book + Movie Recommendations episode and the “Giving the Best Gifts” Guide of homemade and consumable gifts, classes, and experiences.
My own offerings would also make good gifts for yourself and others:
- Individual Classes in “Yoga for Dancers and those who want to be more dancerly” and “Ballet for Yogis and dancers of other styles,” nice for those who want to try a live class on Zoom can be purchased on Live Fit Stream
- One-Month Unlimited Yoga/Ballet flat rate “class cards,”, Monthly Unlimited Yoga/Ballet class recurring memberships, and Personal Ontological Coaching monthly subscriptions
- Patreon Patron monthly membership is available at three levels: Entry Level, Live Classes, Private Classes
Warm wishes for a delightful holiday season! ablythecoach.com