As parents and grandparents, it’s important to have traditions to pass along to our children and grandchildren. Somehow, the memories make us feel close to our loved ones. Every time I hear Frank Sinatra sing “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”, I can almost feel my parents’ presence.
It’s about simple traditions that bring people together. Whether it’s decorating the tree with ornaments collected over decades, baking a favorite family recipe, watching a beloved classic movie, or taking an evening drive to admire neighborhood Christmas displays.
In a world that moves fast, these timeless holiday routines help us slow down, savor the season, and create memories that stay with us long after the decorations are packed away.
Here are some ideas to consider:
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Do You have some wonderful family receipes? How about rewriting them in your own handwriting, Your children/grandchildren will cherish them forever.
Get yourself a beautiful journal, begin writing down some of your childhood memories, tell your story; your grandchildren will love knowing what your early years were like.
Do you have too many tools that your probably don’t use or haven’t used in some time? Clean them up, buy a small, sturdy tooldbox, fill it up and gift it to a grandchild. They will feel honored to have them. My son has a vice that was used by my father for years; it’s got to be near 100 years old; it’s a useful, sentimental memory.
