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Christmas means tradition. I’ve passed on some of my
favorite German traditions to my children. These include: Advent candles (one every Sunday leading up
to Christmas Eve; an Advent calendar (countdowns are so much fun); St. Nick’s
visit on December 6th; having a real tree (no real candles, though);
opening one gift on Christmas Eve (as a child we opened them all); and reading
the biblical Christmas story. My brother and I would have to recite some Bible
verses before the gifts were opened.
When my three kids were young, they’d also have to share
something on Christmas Eve. . . a story, a play, a poem, or a musical
performance. Of course, we’d all sing
Christmas songs.
Time passes. Kids grow up. But Christmas still has a magical
quality and I think it’s traditions that keep us connected to childhood and to
each other.
I'd love to add a new one. What’s your favorite holiday tradition?
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