One of my favorite things about being married so far is combining our family's traditions. Christmas has given us the perfect opportunity to explore what things are special to us that we want to keep, what we want to do new, and what we can compromise on.
We were raised differently in many aspects, but our Christmas traditions were different, too. My family didn't have a specific tradition for putting up the tree, but his family likes to do it the day after Thanksgiving. My family loves things like pajamas and cookies (and carrots for reindeer!) served on a specific Santa plate. I had never seen the Polar Express, and now, after seeing it (and then watching it four more times in three days) we have decided to make it a tradition in our family.
I love this "coming togetherness" that is marriage.
I love combining our two families into one as we develop traditions and habits we will pass onto our children someday.
reading your want of holding off til after the parade.
ReplyDeleteno thanks, I'm too impatient, lol.