Christmas...The Day After…Thoughts
And so the diet and fasting begin! Not really because I know that everyone here has been good and didn’t overindulge.
Today is also National Thank You Note Day. Quite appropriate for the day after Christmas. I can remember my mother sitting with me after the holidays to make sure that I’d written a “Thank you” note to everyone for their gift.
I wonder if parents still do this?
When I was growing up a sale was a big thing. I have memories of going into downtown Houston with my mother and aunt for the after Christmas sale on cards, ribbon and wrapping paper. Everything was 50% off and it’s when everyone stocked up for the next year.
It seems that now things are on sale all of the time, either in an actual brick and mortar store or up in Cyberville.
The day after was also the time when you headed to the stores to return, exchange, or get another size for whatever gift you received.
Now with Gift Cards… no problem! I suppose there is something to be said for progress.
What I’ve learned as the years go by is that while traditions are to be treasured, things, people, and circumstances change. People move away or are no longer with us. Families expand and time must be carved out to make room and time to include everyone.
The trick is to find new ways to celebrate the holiday.
Create new holiday traditions whenever you can. Build on the old ones, do away with those that no longer serve a purpose or suit your needs.
The important thing is not to dwell on what was but look forward to what can be.
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