Question for the Week of 12/2

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Registered: 04-23-2006
Question for the Week of 12/2
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Mon, 12-04-2006 - 7:10am

Morning All!


Over the weekend, TiNG and I put up the christmas tree and bake cookies and talked ALOT about the holiday traditions in our family. From not having Turkey at Thanksgiving ( K's family) to not opening gifts Christmas morning until After breakfast (my family) just to name a few.

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Registered: 11-10-2006
Mon, 12-04-2006 - 9:21am

Traditions in my opinion are good. They cultivate a feeling of the season. Traditions give you a reason for coming together. They motivate. Traditions provide a distinction for a family.

On the flip side, I don’t think traditions are necessary though. I feel that anyone can find the joy and graciousness of the season within their hearts no matter where they are or what their life situation is.

If you are alone this holiday season and do not have any traditions to participate in, do not let that dampen your spirit. You are not really alone though it may seem that way. Give of yourself in a way you feel comfortable and you’ll feel the joy of the season. I truly believe that everyone is loved.

Merry Christmas!

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Registered: 09-11-2004
Mon, 12-04-2006 - 10:20am

YOU ASKED THE WRONG PERSON!!! LOL


I am a history teacher...and it isn't just my job, it is my passion. Traditions have everything to do with family and culture and handing down the past to the present and future generations. My girls LOVE singing to the Christ child as they place him in the manger of straw on Christmas morning,


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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 12-04-2006 - 12:11pm
I think they're very important. It's a melding of our beliefs, culture, customs &
 

 


 



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Registered: 05-01-2006
Mon, 12-04-2006 - 3:37pm
I think it's very important. I was raised with little, if any traditions~ my mother is Christian and kind, but no traditions that I can think of. When my son was a child every Christmas

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Registered: 11-16-2005
Mon, 12-04-2006 - 4:11pm

I think traditions are very important. I treasure the ones my family established and will always treasure the new ones you and I are making together. My family's traditions have varied slightly from year to year depending on the circumstances, but overall we do the same things. They bring lots of meaning to our lives, and I want my kdis to grow up remembering all the special things we do as a family.


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Registered: 04-23-2006
Mon, 12-04-2006 - 6:16pm

Thanks Dreamy for those special thoughts.


You are right that traditions, while being wonderful, aren't the only thing that makes the Holidays memorable.

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Registered: 04-23-2006
Mon, 12-04-2006 - 6:18pm
Thanks Beth!

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Registered: 04-23-2006
Mon, 12-04-2006 - 6:19pm
Thanks for sharing Jan and I agree.

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Registered: 04-23-2006
Mon, 12-04-2006 - 6:23pm

Hi Michelle!


I am glad that you are able to share something special with your son.

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Registered: 04-23-2006
Mon, 12-04-2006 - 6:28pm
Creating a life together and all that goes with it, has been magical Baby and incredibly special.

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