Quotes For People Who Have Their Own Ways Of Feeling Merry And Bright

I was at my parent's annual Christmas eve party, and the kitchen island was positively filled with just about every alcohol you can imagine.

My uncles were working their way through some whisky, my mom and aunts had already broken out the peppermint schnapps, and I was perfectly content simply spiking my punch with whatever was closest to the bowl.

But that was when my dad, the only sober one in the room, decided that perhaps we should actually attend this year, despite his entire family having just spent the evening filling themselves with holiday spirit.

I also don't remember much about the ride there, beyond sticking my head out the window and trying to sober up as quickly as possible, but ultimately just ending up singing Christmas carols to anyone unlucky enough to be on the street as we drove past.

During the actual mass, my dad diligently followed the prayers and hymns, while the rest of us struggled to keep our eyes open and not fall over sideways in the pew.

The next day, as we all gathered at my grandma's place for Christmas dinner, my aunt and uncle remarked that they'd been watching last night's mass when they happened to see my family, seated quite unfortunately right in front of a camera.

They, along with everyone else who tuned in, were treated to an evening of witnessing my siblings and I giggle into our hands, fall over each other every time we had to stand up, and ultimately fall asleep in the pile of coats on the pew.

Definitely not my proudest moment, but one I don't think I'll ever forget. Happy holidays!