Growing up Christmas was always an important holiday in our home. While my mom was busy in the kitchen preparing a number of traditional dishes for our feast, my father was equally involved in preparing for company and making sure we were ready to entertain. As for myself I would always help in any way possible (doing dishes, cleaning the rec room, vacuuming), perhaps spurred on by my guilt for any wrong doings during the previous 364 days, and my hope that these last minutes acts, would keep me on the nice list. While some of my fondest memories of a childhood revolve around Christmas morning and the excitement I shared with my brother and sister, it was the feeling that was in our house and in people's hearts that stands out. Now don't get me wrong, I loved the wonder of what was wrapped under the tree and still remember tearing into my Atari 2600 and my new high tech Bauer Challenger skates (see pictures below), but it was then and still now more than a gift exchange.
While we regularly attended mass together as Catholics, there was always something special about attending
Christmas mass as a family, and remembering the true reason for the season. As commercialism continues to creep into our holiday traditions, I hope you work to keep that feeling alive in your hearts and to help spread this cheer to others. Your generosity and hard work in our school canned food drive is sign of Christ's presence in your lives. I wish you and all your family a very Merry Christmas, and I hope you make an effort to get to mass during the season. What are your Christmas memories? What traditions make Christmas special for you? What links or videos would you include in your holiday favourites?
Christmas mass as a family, and remembering the true reason for the season. As commercialism continues to creep into our holiday traditions, I hope you work to keep that feeling alive in your hearts and to help spread this cheer to others. Your generosity and hard work in our school canned food drive is sign of Christ's presence in your lives. I wish you and all your family a very Merry Christmas, and I hope you make an effort to get to mass during the season. What are your Christmas memories? What traditions make Christmas special for you? What links or videos would you include in your holiday favourites?