The college asks us to remove all the Christmas decorations before we leave for the holidays. That way, when the students return, there are no lingering reminders of the season past and they can jump into the spring semester with a clear mind. I missed the decorating party, so I am looking forward to the undecorating.
I have a hard time finding the boxes to put all the decor back into, but we finally tuck away every wise man, shepherd, snowflake and ornament. The foldable tree has been restuffed in its container and the lighted bows are packed carefully away. Yes, we have stripped the library clean, even to the collecting of the poinsettia plants which will be given to an assisted living facility.
At last we gather in the break room for the hot soup. We have decided to go easy on the pocketbooks and bring homemade soup and bread so we don't have to order out and spend money. Everyone is happy to enjoy the meal. There is virtually no one in the building and we are definitely winding down. No thought of projects or papers or research or products. Just a comfy relaxed meal with friends and family. A perfect note on which to end the year together. Pass the bread!
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