I had a dream last night in which I was standing in my kitchen, holding a ticket for a Christmas concert I was to attend that night at a school in a town some distance from where I live. I had a last-minute question for the friend I was going with, and who was planning to drive. But when I called her, I found out she had forgotten about it, and hadn’t bought her ticket. We realized that since it was the day of the concert, it was probably sold out and she wouldn’t be able to get a ticket. I panicked momentarily, since I actually had no idea where this school – or even the town – was, and would have to drive there by myself. Plus, I was going to miss the pleasure of my friend’s company.

As with most dreams, once I woke up there were a lot of things about it that didn’t make sense. Still, I enjoyed analyzing it, and recognizing some elements that did make sense, or that were, in the light of day, relevant to my real life.

In this busy holiday season, when extra activities and events are added to the calendar, and when normal schedules are often rearranged, it would be easy for something to slip through the cracks or get lost in the shuffle. Plus, unavoidable conflicts can cause us to miss out on some things we would enjoy doing. I’ve already had two holiday events I had to say no to because of other obligations.

Holiday tasks and chores may also have influenced my dream, although I’m in pretty good shape in that regard. Christmas gifts are wrapped and sent, cookies baked and packed up, and Christmas cards almost ready to be mailed.

It’s possible that my dream was simply a jumbled-up collection of recollections that grew out of events and activities from Christmases past and present. It’s also possible I’ll have more Christmas-related dreams in between now and the actual holiday.

If I do, I hope they won’t involve missed events and opportunities. I’d rather let visions of sugarplums dance in my head. Or the peace on earth and joy to the world that comes with the Christmas season. If only in my dreams.

December 15, 2023
©Betty Liedtke, 2023

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