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Christmas talk????
| Mon, 10-06-2003 - 12:54pm |
Okay there has been two posts mentioning Christmas shopping. Gosh it will be upon us before I know it. Thinking I need to simplify this too. I just do not want to spend hours trudging around to a dozen stores and settling for something just so I have a gift. I'm going to start thinking of how I can make them feel thought of without it draining me of all my energy. Now that I will not be taking my October week off I'm going to really be looking forward to my Christmas vacation.
Anyone else re-thinking their Christmas rituals?

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More than ever before, you've learned lessons about memories and what's important over the last few months. Maybe a hearfelt letter to each of your children imparting those thoughts and feelings would be something they would treasure from you forever.
Donna
As a child, my memories of Christmas were always so special to me, so I guess that's why I made it one of my missions to pass those feelings on. Those memories will be one of my parents' legacies to me. It doesn't hurt that I do enjoy shopping, baking, and decorating. It's important that the true meaning of Christmas isn't lost in all the frivolity, so we read about Christ's birth and sing Happy Birthday to Jesus.
I think what's important is that each family celebrates Christmas and other holidays in a way that is appropriate and meaningful to them. It's interesting to me to hear about other people's traditions. If simplifying makes it more enjoyable for you, then I think you should. You need to be able to enjoy it too!
Hugs,
Rhonda
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Sharon
I think I'll hide this year.
Lori
Lori
Wish I had more time and money for decorating, but I always try to add a little every year. I love to cook the goodies and even LOVE to shop during that time of year. I am fortunate to only have a little shopping to do so I take my time and enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes. Our mall has this wonderful kiosk with cinnamony pecans. Oh, they're delish!
Now you all have made me want to get out the Christmas music already!
Okay you have jilted me back to my own reality. Christmas is always very special at our house. Much like the one you mentioned minus the parents and siblings as we live far from them. My kids and their families always look forward to our Christmas rituals and I almost forgot we will have Brock entertaining all of us this year.
I may not have to think very hard about what my DS or DIL want this year as he just called and said he got laid off today.
Margie
You Were Born An Original... Don't Die A Copy
Miss P
Rhonda
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Having Brock will make everything so magical during the holidays. I'm sure your family appreciates all you do to make Christmas special for them..
Hugs,
Rhonda
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Miss P
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