This is the time of year where family traditions are a major part of our lives. With our busy schedules there are years we neglect to put up the Christmas lights and the Christmas cards are still blank long after New Years Day but there is one tradition my family partakes in every year without fail.
Our church serves a turkey dinner Christmas day for the community. My family's tradition is to deliver dinners to families who are not able to attend the meal at church. We visit mostly lonely elder people whose families are faraway and unable to see them. This tradition has given us the opportunity to see no matter how much we struggle in our daily lives there are others who have larger obstacles to cross everyday.
Our afternoon of giving has become a bonding time for the family. We still exchange gifts before we deliver the dinners, however, our presents to each other are not the focal point of the day. For us this tradition has become the true meaning of Christmas and enhances our lives.
May you and your family enjoy your traditions during this Christmas season.
Happy Holidays!
From the Indra Family
Hey, Cinnamon Angel! What a lovely tradition!
ReplyDeleteI may start a new tradition this year by not celebrating Christmas until after December 25--depends on when house projects are finished. Sure hope the grandkids understand--kidding, guys! However, I may be a manic Christmas Eve shopper this year!
(((HUGS))) to you, Cinnamon, for taking the holiday spirit to people who might not otherwise have much reason to celebrate.
-Amber Angel