When mother became a Southern Baptist, note I did not say Christian, my high school friends and I were forced into go to Christmas Eve services. The service was generally meaningless to all of us, but the cookies afterwards were great! My family really did not have any Christmas traditions - except present opening on Christmas day - and then only presents from "Santa". Well atheistic Jewish family, what can you expect?
After I became a Christian, I really had no tradition to observe. What I know of Christmas I learned from Gaelic Girl, to whom Christmas was very meaningful and to be celebrated. My first Christmas tree was a sage brush - too poor to buy a tree and it was a nice tumbleweed after all. I found some small - blueberry - sized ornaments and decorated it. When GG saw it, she was under whelmed, but to this day it is still my favorite tree and Christmas.
Today, post children, all of the kids gather and I cook something they demand. Of course, this year I am unable to do the kitchen routine, so oldest daughter will be playing chef! :) I get to skate on this meal - no hassles and only advice to offer. Yeah, I am sure I will get yelled at, but hey ...!
So from the chaos which will be my home this day, may I wish for you a Merry Christmas - and a time of Peace.
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