Today I am thinking about Christmas. With my parents gone now, my brothers and I have to make new Christmas traditions while keeping some of our meaningful ones. We decided we are taking turns hostings the Christmas celebrations at one another's homes. I get to have it at my house first! The good thing about that is that I don't have to travel at Christmas time this year...a nice treat!! Two whole weeks in Virginia and no long drives to Ohio and back.
The difficult thing is that doing something new and having it first is a little bit daunting to me. I feel the need to make this year special and meaningful. I want to mix a bit of "new" while acknowledging the past. I have put a lot of thought into it and am still pondering on the day.
Of course, the very reason that we have Christmas is to celebrate the coming of Christ. So that is something that I want to stress. It is something that was important to both my parents. The reading of the Christmas story is a nod to my father who always read it to us on Christmas Eve. Making memories for all to remember is a nod to my mother who always told us to make memories. But I will also mix in a little of my own family, mine and Steve's, by adding some of our own traditions.
So, my mind is on Christmas already...even before Thanksgiving, which is another story completely. Korie and I are listening to Christmas music and I am making myself not start decorating for a few weeks yet. I will probably drive my sisters in law crazy as I keep asking them questions about the day! But my mind is considering how I will "be home for Christmas....if only in my dreams", while making a new celebration for my daughters, nephews and nieces....one that they will someday look back on and remember with fond thoughts. Can I do it? I am going to try.
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