Christmas Traditions

Well, things are going to be different this year. No running from house to house, making sure that we see all the family that we can. Nope, not this year...or any other year for that matter. I asked my mother-in-law if we could do something different this year. My kids were feeling the change several weeks ago. There was a lot of asking...what are we going to do for Christmas this year? They started to feel the loss of "Nana" all over again. They were stressing. Anxiety was being felt. I couldn't stand it. I had to do something. For them and for me. So, my mother-in-law agreed to allow us to have Christmas at our house this year!!! We will be having both sides of the family bless our home this year...and I am hoping that this will become a new family tradition. When my kids found out, I believe that it relieved some of the heart ache that they were having. Knowing that they did not have to go anywhere seemed to be what they needed. Me, too! I needed something to focus on, other than the saddness that was filling our home and hearts. So, I am going to throw a Christmas lunch that will honor my mother. She loved this time of year. Our lunches were always on nice plates, with good silverware, and real napkins. I say that because at the other Christmas lunch we went to, we used all plastic and paper tableware. Not that is was wrong or bad, it just was different than what I was use to. So, I will have a "pretty" table set for the adults and a cute table set for the kids...just like mom did!! I am planning now, you know, since it is next week. Wow, is it possible that Christmas is already here??

So, share with me what your family traditions are...I am curious to know what all my friends are doing to honor our Lord's birthday!! Merry Christmas everyone. May the Lord bless you and your families!!