Caroling, caroling now we go, Christmas bells are ringing
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
For me
Christmas bells are more greeting card romanticism such as the above than reality. In my travels I have occasionally had the pleasure of
hearing bells from ancient cathedrals and clock towers, usually in the middle of summer. The photo below is from
the Cologne Cathedral which I had the privilege of visiting but the bells were silent at the time. Sometime, somewhere I hope to hear big
bells like this ring at Christmas time and even be able to actually pull a bell
rope! I recall with fondness being among the bells in the little handbell choir in the junior high school where I
worked.
In each case - at least in 'the olden days' - someone provides movement in order for the bell to sound
- pulling a rope, shaking a handle, jingling, etc. Metaphorically speaking, this is what I'm
reflecting on today. Now and in the new
year I want to be a person whose movements ring out into the community -
actively, helpfully, loudly - chiming, ringing, melodiously.
Of course the bell metaphor has a great deal to do with family ties! Merry Christmas to the Bell Family!
And it has something to do with a beautiful hand crafted card received from a good friend! Thanks Lyn.
2 comments:
Merry Christmas! *rings her bells*
Does that mean someone has to pull your rope or jiggle your handle?
Merry Christmas Bells!
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