I have fond memories of Christmas as a child. Our family is scattered all over the USA and the holidays were the only time we got together as a family. It would have cost a fortune to do this all through out the year.
Christmas Eve was the best. We sat down for dinner of oyster stew. We would all talk about the things happening in our lives. I remember lots of laughter. We had a close family.
Grandfather would then call us all into the living room where he would read us the story of Christ's birth. He told the story so well. The we opened the gifts.
Christmas Day, we ate promptly at 1pm and again the conversation always ended with laughter. I remember my grandmother had a way with telling jokes. She always had us in stitches.
This year will not be as years past. My grandparents with whom we celebrated have long past on. My mother who took over the custom has moved back to the town of my youth. Fond memories are all I have left.
What I am trying to say is.....................Christmas is a time for families, and if your family is scattered as mine was, there is no better time to come together. Create memories that will last a lifetime. For one day that may be all you have.
"I don't want someone in my life I can live with, I want someone in my life I can't live without."