This Countdown to Christmas post is for yesterday, December 23. I want to apologize for not getting this up yesterday, but I real gladly explain the reason for the late post. You see, yesterday, my family and I celebrated Christmas! On the 23rd you might ask. Yes, on the 23rd. This is a Christmas tradition we started over twenty years ago. Let me explain... we used to live in Indiana and my Granparents live in Tennessee. So in order to celebrate Christmas with them, we would have Christmas early and then go to Tennessee for Christmas. Growing up, my brother, sisters, and I would never know when we were going to celebrate Christmas. Sometimes we would come home from school and Santa had come while we were at school or we would wake up one morning and there would be presents under the tree. We would have fun anticipating when Santa would stop by and then have a wonderful time celebrating Christmas. After we were out of school for Christmas break, we would load up the van and head to Tennesse for Christmas. Once we arrived in Tennessee, we would have a whole slew of Christmas fun. On Christmas Eve, my Grandmother (on my Dad's side) would have a Christmas party with all of her brothers and sisters. Then on Christmas morning, we would open gifts at my Grandparent's house (Dad's side) and then for Christmas dinner we would go to my Great-Grandmother's house(Dad's side) and have Christmas dinner and open gifts there. Then later on in the week, we would go to my Papaw and Mamaw's house (Mom's side) and have Christmas with them! So by the New Year arrived, we would have had at least five Christmases!!! Sadly some things have changed over the years, as we have lost some of our loved ones, but we still try to keep the same traditions as much as possible. My family and I have moved back to Tennessee in recent years, but we still carry on the tradition of having Christmas early. So now we choose a day when we can all get off of work and out of school to celebrate Christmas early. This year it just happened to be yesterday, December 23rd. Later today we will go to my Grandparent's house (Dad's side) for the Christmas Eve party. Sadly, the number of people at the party has dwindled over the year's, but we are still looking forward to the party this evening. Tomorrow we will attend Church and then head to my Grandparent's house to celebrate Christmas and eat Christmas dinner! On December 30th, we will have my Uncle and Aunt(Mom's brother) over Christmas dinner. So that is one of our family traditions every year. Yes, in case you are wondering, we had a magnificent time yesterday opening gifts and spending time together! So for this activity, let me know some of your Christmas traditions or a favorite Christmas memory you have.
Today's Bible Reading is Luke 2:8-14. For an extra entry into the contest, answer the following question: What was the shepherds reaction to the angel?
Have A Wonderful Day!!!
Today's Bible Reading is Luke 2:8-14. For an extra entry into the contest, answer the following question: What was the shepherds reaction to the angel?
Have A Wonderful Day!!!