Yes, I know. Christmas is over. But this Redfin article by Pablo Alvarez provides some great ways for spicing up Christmas traditions and – since it’s only January – we have plenty of time to ponder and plan. I was invited to contribute to the article and chose to share a fun tidbit I learned from my mother-in-law…read on! 😉
“As the years go by, it can sometimes feel like the magic of the holidays has disappeared and stayed behind in our childhood. With our busy schedules, endless to-do lists, and the commercialization of the season, the warmth and wonder that once made the holidays special feels like a distant memory. However, as adults, we ultimately decide how we want to experience Christmas. We are no longer the kids depending on our parents to set the mood; we must create it. We’ve polled the experts on getting into the holiday spirit and how to carry that magic with us through the year.
KRISTI is the author of the Before books and coloring books for children and the Your Soul To Keep one-year prayer book for parents of adults. She writes to inspire parents and grandparents to shine the joy of Jesus into the lives of their families and to laugh without fear of the future (Proverbs 31:25). She and her husband Tim live in Iowa where they love doing life with their sons and daughters-in-law, six grandbabies, and two very spoiled dogs. Contact Kristi at kristi@thelaughinggrandma.com or Facebook Messenger.