Look at these little festive friends huddled together - that's what the holidays are really about, isn't it? Not the perfect decorations or the expensive gifts, but the gathering. The togetherness. The warmth of being surrounded by the people who make life feel like home.
'Gather Near' celebrates the magic that happens when we come together. There's something about this season that gives us permission to slow down, to prioritize connection over productivity, to actually be present with the people we love instead of just existing in the same space.
These cheerful holiday companions bundled up together remind us that we're better together. That the cold feels less harsh when you're surrounded by warmth. That challenges feel more manageable when you're not facing them alone. That joy multiplies when it's shared.
Maybe your gathering looks like a big family dinner with all the chaos that entails. Maybe it's a quiet evening with one or two people who really matter. Maybe it's a chosen family of friends who've become your people. However it looks, the magic is in the nearness.
Don't let the busyness of the season steal the whole point of it. Gather near. Hold close. Be present. That's where the real holiday magic lives.
