#3: Tradition. We have a ceramic Christmas tree my husband’s mother made when he was a little boy. We have an advent calendar my mom made. These are ways of keeping our history before us, and gaining access to our childhood responsiveness to all that Christmas stands for.
#2: Presents. I like to give them. I like to get them. Commercialism notwithstanding.
#1: Christmas Eve. It also happens to be my dad’s birthday, so it’s always been special for that reason too. But I believe God’s blessing is on that evening in a kind of mini-revival every year. We go to church, return home for a simple supper and birthday cake, and sit up late. But the magic (in the best sense) begins when the candles are lit during “Silent Night.”
#1B: Somewhere in the list is music–or everywhere. The old familiar carols are sung with new layers of meaning each year they’re returned to. I never get tired of them.
I’m going to post one more after this one, then probably take a break from posting till after Christmas. So merry Christmas to anyone reading! Have a blessed one.
and a very merry Christmas to you all! Hugs and kisses to everyone!