I wish you and your family a very special day. As a Christian, this is a wonderful day of the year — full of hope and promise. Whether you celebrate this holiday or not, I wish you all the best today and always.
My day and celebration began just before midnight last night and it will continue as a quiet, peaceful day.
No travel for us this year — just my husband and me at home. A few friends will gather for an early morning tradition — breakfast with hot coffee, sweet rolls, juice and stories of years past.
Later in the day, depending on the weather and the surprises under our tree, a walk, a nap or a game might be in order. You can bet it will be low key.
Sometimes I do wish, for just a minute or two, for those days when I was younger and celebrated Christmas Day at my parents’ home. The house was so loud and crazy that after a few hours you needed to grab a jacket and go out outside to have a break from the noise. Imagine five kids, their spouses and families, extra dogs, a cat or two, grandchildren, neighbors, friends and maybe one or two people you only just met filling the house! The floor would be covered in used holiday wrapping paper and lots of new stuff. It was always fun, crazy and loud.
Merry Christmas. May your day be filled with joy and love!
