breaking tradition

I didn’t realize how much my family’s Christmas traditions were ingrained in me until it came time for my husband and me to form our own. While we may have strong opinions about when to begin decorating or the best way to open presents, the real issue is deeper. In the ever-changing flow of life, traditions bring a sense of stability. Even though no amount of Christmas baking, tree-decorating, or family get-togethers can guarantee us permanence, we still hold them dear.