However, I feel a bit different this year. As I have said in previous posts, it just doesn't feel the same. I love traditions but times are changing and I am being forced to come up with some new ones for my own family. Our family has decided not to do the traditional gathering at my parents' house and just do a small get together later in the day. As much as I agree that this is a great idea, I often reflect on the times that the entire family would gather and how much fun all of the kids would have together. I often think about how my sister and I would wake up on Christmas morning, open our stockings, wait for Mom and Dad to wake and then open up presents from Santa. I then remember our entire family would come over and we would show everyone our gifts and dine together. Now, this is all about to change...
I could be sad about the changes or I could use them as an opportunity to embrace some new things in life and help to form traditions for my own children. With our Christmas day basically free now, we have decided to serve meals to those who would not otherwise be able to dine with others through a wonderful organization called Christmas Day Inc. here in our own community. We will also use the day to open and play with all of the gifts, relax and give thanks.
The only things that I hope to keep a tradition are the girls waking up as they get older and taking my time to get out of bed, getting dressed and getting my coffee together to help in building the anticipation. The idea that each person gets to open their presents while others watch, by taking turns and being thankful for each one received. Perhaps I should also keep the Mimosas drinks and Monkey Bread part of our traditions too, can't hurt right??
How will you spend your Christmas Day??
No comments:
Post a Comment