It is the holiday season and time for giving, celebrations and traditions. I love the traditions that come along with this season. Yours may be different, of course, but these traditions become important no matter how small. When I was a child, my grandmother always had us over to her home to make Christmas cookies and this is a tradition I have continued throughout the years with my family. There are lots of little traditions like this from decorating the Christmas tree to gift giving.
Receiving gifts is always fun as is giving lots of gifts. But the season of giving doesn’t have to be about buying in order to give. My family decided many years ago that creating forever moments together is more valuable than the latest gadget. Do something nice for people you love. Wash their car, do chores or errands for them, babysit so they can go on a date, cook their favorite meal or help them with a project. Volunteer for charity events together. The most fulfilling of experiences don’t have to cost a lot of money.
The friends and family you spent your Christmas with will always trump the gifts you received. I can’t remember what I got for most Christmases but I remember spending each one with the most important people in my life.
