It’s finally Christmas! I think most people can say that Christmas can put a smile on almost anybody’s face. Polls and research can actually prove that most people in America find christmas as their most favorite holiday. I can agree, but what is Christmas to me? When I think of Christmas I won’t lie, I think of all the gifts and presents you get to give and receive. I also think of Christmas as Jesus’s birthday. And although no one really knows what day he was born, I think that to celebrate it is almost a gift to him, a way to thank him for what he has done for us. I feel that we may not be able to fully pay Jesus back for what he has done for us, but in the bible it talks about how giving to others is a way to give to him. That is why I think christmas has such a bigger meaning than how you may see it. So my family celebrates this holiday by giving to others.
Growing up we never really decorated for christmas. We set up a tree in the living room but that’s really all. We usually went to see my grandma in Kentucky and if not she would come to visit us. And when she did come to see us we would play christmas music while cleaning up the house for her arrival. Almost all our family lives in Kentucky, so when we come we alway have a blast seeing cousins again.
One christmas story I remember is when one year I was helping my grandma with hanging christmas tree ornaments up. All of the sudden I dropped one and it broke. My grandma swept it up and said it was ok. A few minutes later I dropped another one. She cleaned it up again… and I felt so bad. A couple minutes later I dropped two more! I have no idea what was wrong with me, but she cleaned it up in tears and said it was fine. I’m pretty sure one of them meant alot to her , because she seemed like it was more important than others. But again she brushed it off. When I thought for sure she would get mad. Then a second later we had finished and thank god I didn’t drop another one after that point. When we walked in the kitchen she thanked me for helping her with the tree! I still remember thinking it was so mind-blowing she didn’t once yell at me or talk to me at all. And I have remembered it ever since.
In conclusion, I love christmas and I am very excited for this year’s christmas. Even though we may not be able to do much or see family this year, I think it will be fun to give to others, So what holidays do you celebrate?
Naomi
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Happy New Year, Naomi-
It was wonderful to read about how your family celebrates Christmas. Thanks for sharing all the details and stories. I was truly moved by your grandmother’s response to the ornament incident. She kept her calm and never for a moment made you feel badly about the multiple accidents. That’s a true testament to her love and character.
I was wondering if you put lights on your tree or just keep it natural. I’ve always wanted to decorate a tree for the birds and squirrels. I think I’ll plan on it next year. We’ have a children’s tree and a family tree. Last year, I added a skinny lighted tree for the dining room, so I could be even more festive.
One tradition we have is that every year we give our kids 1-2 personalized ornaments. They keep them in their own box, so when they move out of the house, they can take them with them. My son Cullen was the first to depart the nest, and this Christmas his apartment tree was covered with the special ornaments, from birth to his 20s. 🙂
I’ll await your next post!
Mrs. Rombach