Holidays such as Christmas and Easter are a great opportunity to choose celebrations that will become family traditions and fond memories.
Last week at my book club meeting, we got to talking about the things we remembered most about our childhoods, the special deserts our grandmas made or the little traditions out family had at Christmas or Easter time. One woman remembered being carried around her father's workshop when she was very small, watching as he pointed out every tool and explained what it did. Now he does the same thing with her infant son, and the continuation of that tradition is a very special thing for her.
Holidays are great opportunities to choose the best, most memorable traditions from our own childhood to pass along to our own children. It's also fun to pick new traditions and rituals that are meaningful to you and make those part of your holiday celebrations. Whether that means you will be hiding chocolate easter eggs, attending church or celebrating the pagan holiday of Ostara with some new clothes, choose holiday celebrations that are fun and meaningful, and that you hope your child will look back on with fond memories.
