We have a neat Christmas tradition that we have been observing since Christopher was a baby. We owe it to Aunt Joanna and my mom (but I think mostly to Aunt Joanna). I was supposed to go to a workshop with them to make a Jesse Tree, but couldn't make it when I was pregnant with CBT. I was on bedrest and couldn't travel. So....they made it for me. It's a precious felt hanging (a tree) to which you add adornments each night for about a month before Christmas. There's a scripture reading and a short devotional reading to go with it that tell a story about the picture that is being hung. It finishes on Christmas morning and our boys (and sometimes all four of us when I'm not taking pictures) hang it together.
It's a neat way to remind us the reason we celebrate. I would love to hear any favorite traditions you have. (Come on...it's not too painful to click on Post Comment. I don't ask often, but I feel sure some of you have some really cool things that others would love to hear.)
I can't pass up an offer to post. I already posted this to Molly's blog but as long as you don't mind the repeat....
ReplyDeleteWe have a red & white checked table cloth that we've used since 1999. It's pretty faded but I hope to use it for many years to come. We lay it out in front of the Christmas tree after putting the presents in place LATE Christmas Eve. On Christmas morning we wake up to celebrate Jesus' birthday. We all gather on the red & white check cloth with his birthday cake (brownie with decorative icing) and light candles on the cake. We read from Luke 2 (the kids have been reading it for a few years now) and then sing Happy Birthday to our Savior. After singing we enjoy birthday cake & milk (coffee for us older kids) for breakfast. It's then that we start opening presents. We do it slowly, one at a time, and enjoy our time together. It's my favorite three hours of the year.
Traci from OH
Traci, I love that. The thing I'm finding with these special traditions is how much a part of our kids fabric they become! Thanks for sharing.
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