Haiku-A-Day December Challenge #7: The Hanging of the Greens

For the last three years, I've intentionally spent time writing and sharing a Haiku-A-Day for the month of December. The first two years I exchanged a daily Haiku privately with willing friends, mostly through text and email. Last year I wrote and shared each Haiku on my blog. Throughout this process, I've discovered that the practice of noticing and reflecting through writing a Haiku grounds me, provides with with a certain kind of peace, assists me with better practicing gratitude, and helps me better navigate this "hurry up" world. This year my goal is the same as last year: to pen and publish a daily Haiku on my blog throughout December. 

Haiku-A-Day December Challenge #7: 

The Hanging of the Greens

The Hanging of the Greens is a tradition I look forward to each year at our church. I love how all members of our church are invited to participate, even the smallest children take a part in preparing our church for Advent. 

As in years past, our church hangs up wreaths - symbolic of growth and everlasting life. In addition, we trim our tree, and our whole congregation makes Christmas ornaments. 

This year I especially liked making Christmas Tree ornaments out of buttons and wire:

Hanging of the Greens:/

tree trimming. Preparing for/

the Advent Season.