Once the Season's decorations are up and I start to look forward to the events on my calendar it always, I mean, always, uplifts my spirit and takes me back to all the memories of past Christmases. The times I was determined, as a little girl, to not fall asleep until I heard Santa's sleigh on the roof and him climbing the ladder that was there waiting for him to access the chimney pipe. Of course, I always fell asleep with sugar plumbs dancing in my head! It took a few years but I knew the ladder that was always on the roof was there for Grandpa to access the chimney! I just never admitted it.
I now have my very used and loved "The Night Before Christmas" story book tucked away to be brought out to read Christmas eve to my Grand children. I somehow want them to imagine that ladder on the roof and also anticipate the sounds of Santa's sleigh and reindeer as they land on the roof. A child's capacity for imagination comes only once and I am determined to help them use it. Love Nana!
I remember those years when the family gathered at my grandparents. The family was small enough to still all "come home" (my grandparents farm) for Christmas but large enough to fill the farm house with excitement. Everyone wore their Sunday best; Grandpa with his tie and Grandma with her Christmas dress with the holly on the collar and a starched apron. I had to sit quietly while mommy perfected my ringlets. It was exciting to hear another car pulling in to the driveway.
Now, I have my grandchildren whose Mommy and Daddy, (my daughter and son-in-law), who are giving their children the gift of Christmas. Dotted with stories, imagination and anticipation. I love that they are creating for them, a feeling that can last and build for the few weeks coming into Christmas day. This, I believe, will be, the thing that grows with them into adulthood and what they will do with their children.
I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a season of splendid memories!
BEV
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