Christmas Traditions and Togetherness

For those who celebrate Christmas, this day has a way of inviting us into a slower pace, even if just for a moment. The world quiets down (along with the traffic), the to-do lists ease up, and we’re reminded that the simple things often carry the most meaning. And for many of us, some of those simple things show up on the table.

Most families have at least one food that only appears once a year. In our case, the Mushroom Sauerkraut soup and dumplings on Christmas Eve, nutroll on Christmas morning, and the beef brisket that cooks slowly in the oven all day on Christmas. These foods are more than ingredients. They’re reminders of my grandmother, my childhood, and long-standing family traditions. Today is the day to enjoy them slowly and gratefully. 

And while these foods play a starring role, the real magic of Christmas (whenever you celebrate) comes from the people we share it with. Whether your day is full and lively or quiet and simple, the company matters far more than the menu. Let the table be a place to linger, not something to rush through on the way to the next thing. Take time to enjoy the stories, the laughter and notice who sneaks away to avoid washing dishes. These small snapshots end up becoming the memories we treasure long after the leftovers have been put away and everyone’s gone home.

So, as you move through this Christmas Day, give yourself permission to truly savor it all. Enjoy the flavors that only come around once a year. Notice the warmth of the room, the conversations, the familiar traditions, and the simple joy of being together.

Wishing you a day filled with an abundance of blessings and much love.
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“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”—Isaiah 9:6