I am dating myself but lately because of the poor economy it has come to mind and I want all the young parents out there to think about this when celebrating Christmas this year.
When I grew up Christmas was so BIG something that you anticipated for months. Why? Well, I can clearly remember asking for a robe, boots , new jeans etc in September or October and the answer was... Put it on your Christmas list.. you see when I was growing up we just didnt go out and get what we thought we needed or wanted and believe it or not we survived. I truly believe that is why Christmas has become what it is these days.. the magic is gone. I heard that when adults are asked what memories they have of the Christmas past it is NOT a specific gift it was the tradition. For me.. Christmas Eve and getting ready for everyone coming over and Elvis blaring on the stereo. Counting the minutes when the house was packed with family and friends.. Not when can we open presents... I dont think we opened gifts and if we did I dont remember.. I remember being allowed to leave the tree lights on all nite and laying in bed watching the lites and thinking how special that was. I remember waking in the morning and having my stocking stuffed with fruit and nuts... I DONT remember the specific gifts I remember the celebration. I want to thank my parents for those memories... As I got older and was blessed to become a member of the Feldmeier family I then saw the magic that their family celebrated Christmas.. It was magic. NO ONE saw Grama Rosie's tree until Christmas Eve and we all gathered on the porch with the little ones and all came in together with a lit tree... The look on the kids faces said it all... I know from my kids that is what they remember.. They dont remember the gifts that were under the tree but the excitement of seeing Grama's tree that Santa brought. The cookies, candies and all the cousins and their excitement. So this year when we all are stressing about not being able to afford gifts for everyone start a new tradition. Remember it is not what you give or get it is celebrating Jesus's birthday and being with family and friends.. So all parents stop and remember your special Christmas and bring back the Magic.
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GOOD MORNING LINDA!! THAT WAS NEAT READING YOUR THOUGHTS ON CHRISTMAS PAST I'M GLAD YOU HAVE A GOOD MEMORY BECAUSE THAT WAS WHAT I ALWAYS ENJOYED THE MOST FAMILY GETTING TOGETHER FOR THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS EVE.
Funny you remembered - Jeanne did the same this morning only she said the time they had the kick the mistletoe and Warp fell in the hall and she didn't know if she should be scared he was hurt or laff like his sons!! and Jim Piper Santa with candy canes and the rocks - Dale mooning the neighborhood in the cold - seems like everybodys best times were on Michigan Ave
great post! great reminder. you personally know how much Tim and I have tried to make the holiday's about everything else BUT the gifts, you also know how much I struggle with it b/c of "society"...this was a great reminder that some day, even though I am odd man out right now, my kids will have really cool, lifelong, meaningful memories...YOUR PROOF! THANKS again for the reminder!
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