Traditions
During this time of year, traditions take on special significance. Whether it's a particular meal or beloved activity, it often is less about the act and more about the people with whom it is done. For some, the traditions of the holidays are hard; they may bring on painful memories or reminders of different times. For others, the last few years have brought people closer than ever after experiencing holidays apart. This year our own holiday plans have been upended by weather, leading to a long weekend with just the three of us. We baked, we danced, we played, and we created. It was delightful, but it also got us thinking about how family traditions come to be. Husband and I are still trying to find our way when it comes to starting traditions that respect both of our upbringings. We want Little Man to know Hanukkah and Christmas, and we want to make Kwanzaa something he can embrace as he gets older. Right now he is too young to really grasp any of it, but that won't last long...