25 Days of Christmas - Food, Cheer and Song

“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” - J. R. R. Tolkien


What’s up people!
Today is the second day of my 25 days of Christmas Holiday Blog and I have to admit being in college I am currently more worried about my numerous papers due then my Holiday traditions but as a December Wild Child I can’t ignore the wonder that is Christmas time. This morning I was wondering what to write about today and then one of my good friends sent me this great quote by one of my writing idols, J.R.R Tolkien


Tolkein was perhaps one of the most influential writers of the 20th century and it turns out he was pretty smart. I thought the quote above was perfect for the holiday season. How about this year instead of fussing about who has the most gold a.k.a who gets the most expensive present, we focus on food, cheer and song a.k.a the simple things in life. What if we valued spending time with our families, eating good food and if you enjoy singing, singing christmas carols or any other song you feel obliged to sing. Why don’t we value the simple things over our hoarded gold?


The simple answer, we’re humans. Which means we’re greedy and want the new shiny things but as humans we also have the capacity to change. So this year instead of your entire christmas season being about who got the best most expensive present why don’t we focus on good food, being cheerful and singing our hearts out. Just a thought.



Until next time be blessed, stay strong and never give up,



God Bless,

Grace Hatton – Best Selling Teen Author
http://www.gracehatton.com/



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A Very Merry Christmas In L.A

So Christmas is upon us and I truly hope you are all filled with cheer. I know I am filled with cheer because I am trotting off to California baby. So far my journey to L.A as been quite amazing actually, so many people from all over the country have stepped up and helped me accomplish my dreams.

In L.A I’ll be meeting with some of the top people in my industry to get publicity for my book, I also got a new haircut today and if I do say so myself its looks pretty darn good. So yes I am filled with cheer this holiday season and I hope you are two.

The Christmas season is a time filled with love, hope and joy, a time when we take a deep breath and reflect. So to all of you around this great country, whether you be sitting in snow or chilling in the sun, a very merry Christmas and to all a goodnight.


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