Traditions

Do you and your family have Christmas traditions that help to make Christmas what it is(other than the birth of our Saviour, that is!)?

Ultimately the birth of Jesus is the main reason to why we have Christmas at all, but are there special things that you do to celebrate with your family? Certain foods? Music? Wacky traditions?

In my family, there are always a few things that bring me back to my childhood and really get me thinking about Christmas.
I thought I would share a few. Please, share yours as well!

-Boney M Christmas album. It would not be Christmas without it!
-A Christmas Story. Who wouldn't like Ralphy and want a Red Rider BB Gun? This is my favorite Christmas movie, and tonight its on T.V. over and over and over again. YES!
-Homemade decorations around the house. I believe there are still some kicking around from when I was a kid!
-Newfie Dressing(stuffing). Made just the way my mom used make...Mmm...my favorite part of Christmas dinner.
-Preparing the dressing. My mom used to have us tear up the bread on Christmas Eve. This is still something I do. Hmmm...don't know why its such a vivid memory for me. There is just something about it.
-Animated Christmas shows. Frosty, Rudolph, Santa Claus is coming to town....do you remember these shows? They are still on today!
-Lemon Meranque Pie. A turkey dinner in my house wouldn't be the same without it.

These are just a few. Now that I'm older, some of them still exist and we are making new ones with the kiddies. So much fun!

Merry Christmas to you all! May the Lord bless you richly as you think about His SON this season.

Blessings.