Santa didn't seem to make a huge appearance this year. I learned from my mom that she didn't want to even have a Santa for us kids, but she had family members who were shocked and opposed to this sentiment and therefore I "grew up" with the existence of a Santa Claus. Upon learning about this, I have almost quite decided to exclude him from any future life that I may have a say in.
There are too many other great traditions. Christmas caroling made a comeback in a big way this year. For some reason my family (two 50-ish yr olds and 4 "kids" ages 21-28) went serenading the neighbors. We're no family VonTrap, but we all sang loudly, with excitement and my family even forgave me when I forgot the words to Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer and almost messed everyone up.
We acted out the Nativity as is a tradition. Opened gifts, enjoyed each other's company. All in all, it was a really good Christmas without a lot of fuss. Hopefully the spirit of Christ will stay throughout the year in this new year, and I can feel more relaxed and festive and joyful even when not on vacation with loved ones. It seems like a good habit to keep for the whole year.
There are too many other great traditions. Christmas caroling made a comeback in a big way this year. For some reason my family (two 50-ish yr olds and 4 "kids" ages 21-28) went serenading the neighbors. We're no family VonTrap, but we all sang loudly, with excitement and my family even forgave me when I forgot the words to Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer and almost messed everyone up.
We acted out the Nativity as is a tradition. Opened gifts, enjoyed each other's company. All in all, it was a really good Christmas without a lot of fuss. Hopefully the spirit of Christ will stay throughout the year in this new year, and I can feel more relaxed and festive and joyful even when not on vacation with loved ones. It seems like a good habit to keep for the whole year.
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