After Thanksgiving

The month

(ish) 

of time between Thanksgiving

and December 25th

is 

undeniably

the best season.

Everyone is joyous

despite their

close-to-frostbitten noses

here in Vermont.

We embrace the season

in all its glory.

The music might be my favorite part, though

perhaps because

for the rest of the year

it is the forbidden fruit in our house.

Holiday music outside of that special season

is a big no-no.

So

when the Thanksgiving dinner is finished

and the dessert has been served

and the dishes have been washed

I rejoice in all of the songs

that I know by heart

even though I haven't heard them

in 11

(ish)

months.