It's hard to believe it's almost the middle of December. If it wasn't for the frigid temperatures and beautiful dusting of snow along the trees and sidewalks and the shimmering light from holiday decorations, it almost wouldn't feel like it's time for Christmas to be right around the corner...but, alas, it is.
Christmas really is one of the most wonderful times of the year because the message of faith, hope, love, peace and joy are so strong.
This holiday season, my family is starting new traditions to celebrate Christmas. While there is much to look forward to with these new plans, there is a sense of longing for the old traditions we won't be celebrating this year.
My family is not exchanging presents, we will not be waking up Christmas morning in our childhood home, we won't even be waking up in a home with a Christmas tree. While I know Santa always has some tricks up his fur lined sleeves and won't leave us completely hanging this year, I do want to spend the next few days taking full advantage of activities and amusements that compliment the good tidings of our traditional Christmas.
So I made my list and I checked it twice:
- Hang stockings by the fireplace
- Watch Elf and Home Alone
- Sip a Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Latte or a Hot Chocolate spiked with Peppermint Schnapps
- Host a Holiday Open House
- Bake cookies
- Celebrate St. Nick's Day
- Attend a presentation of The Nutcracker
- Host or Attend an Ugly Sweater Party
- Make a gingerbread house (that does not fall apart AND looks aesthetically pleasing)
- Make a Christmas wreath
- Take a family Christmas photo
- Mail above-mentioned family Christmas photo to friends and loved ones
- Make Poinsettia Punch
- Walk around the Promenade Shops and/or Downtown Bethlehem
- See Pip the Mouse at the Allentown Liberty Bell Museum
- Create a beaded snowflake necklace, bracelet and earring set
Let it Bead,
What are some holiday traditions--new or old--that contribute to the good tidings of your holiday season?
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