Margaret Humes, Mutual 15 ….

Margaret Humes, Mutual 15 Our family loves traditions, including certain holiday foods, church attendance, secret Santa gifts and opening one gift on Christmas Eve, which was always PJ’s.

Some of the traditions were tweaked when I had children of my own. We still make dessert crepes, which consist of chocolate crepes filled with vanilla pudding, and egg rolls for New Year’s.

Another special treat is getting to create a custom box of See’s chocolates, all hand-picked!

Our most important tradition is making the time to reflect on the birth of the Christ child, why he came and the difference he makes in our lives.

Especially during these uncertain, crazy times, we need that quiet, holy, reflective pause. We read the Christmas story on Christmas Eve found in Luke, Chapters 1 and 2. We enjoy singing Christmas carols, and we join the angels and say, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Then we eat, eat and eat some more. Merry Christmas! One and all!