You're supposed to sing that title in your best Teyve voice from Fiddler on the Roof. I love the opening segment to that movie. I love how Teyve sings with such conviction. His pride for his heritage is tangible. I always think more about traditions during the holidays. Since my girls are getting older, I want to really start some special (unique to our family) traditions that they will one day do with their own families.
(I debated posting this next part because I don't want to be misunderstood! I decided to go ahead and let you all in on the workings of my brain. People who read this probably know me pretty well, so I just look at is as a conversation among friends, right?)
Earlier this week I was thinking...I would love to start a tradition unique to the homeland of my ancestors. I know that I have some French ancestry running through my blood, so I did a search on some French Christmas traditions. I talked to my grandma, and asked her how far back our line inhabited the lands of the French countryside. Um...hello, the 1500's. I thought that was a bit too far back to really claim being a "Frenchman." Honestly, I'm of WT (a title my dad pridefully gives his ancestors) heritage since the 1600's. Nothing too cool to report. Don't get me wrong! I love my ancestors! I love them and honor their sacrifices they made so I can have the life I have today. I was just hoping for something a little more...well, exotic (other than my plain white bread roots) to share with my kids. But that's me...I'm a plain white bread girl! That blood flows in my children's veins, and I'm proud of that! There you have it...my inner most thoughts.
Anyway, getting to the point of this post. What are your traditions? What does your family look forward to each holiday season? Here are a couple of mine.
This is a gumdrop tree. Have you ever seen one? We had one growing up. It was made from cheap plastic. Not a nice silver one like this. It's something we always looked forward to every Christmas. It's one of the only traditions my dad had growing up.
I bought these two books this year, and I absolutely love both of them. They are very short, sweet stories about the birth of the Savior. Must haves for your library!
My favorite tradition from my mom comes from her mother. It's the tradition of the Christmas Eve Buffet. It's held on Christmas Eve, and there is every imaginable finger food available. BBQ lil' smokies, jalapeno poppers, veggie trays, nachos, I could go on and on.
I may not have a "unique" or "exotic" heritage (like maybe deep down I wish I had), but I love my traditions! I love starting new ones, and I love keeping the old ones alive! I want to hear about yours!
5 comments:
I miss the gumdrop tree and the Christmas Eve buffet! Maybe I will add those to our traditions too. After all, we are almost family, right?
We haven't really established traditions of our own yet. Hopefully, we can start some good ones this year.
Ok, that Tradition song totally reminds me of dad. Remember how he did it for the ward Christmas party that one year?
Like you, I am proud of our WT heritage! I'm going to have to get a gumdrop tree for our house this year. Where did you find yours?
Amanda, I found my gumdrop tree on solutions.com, and no I don't remember dad doing that. :-)
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Christmas Eve Buffet! So much good food.
that's so funny, growing up on Christmas Eve, we always had finger foods or appetizers as well, the main thing was the cheese balls from Hickory Farms. Love IT!Have a wonderful Christmas
Post a Comment