Brian and I had to decide this year how we would like to celebrate our Christmas. You see, Brian grew up with Christmas traditions that are so different from the way my family always did. So, we talked about our different traditions and which ones meant the most to each of us and were able to combine them.
In Brian's family they have Santa bring the gifts on Christmas Eve, and they open them all that night. Then they wake up Christmas morning to see the surprises that are left in the stockings from Santa. Followed by time with the extended family (and sometimes even another special visit from Santa).
In my family we open one gift on Christmas Eve (Pajamas), and then listened to my dad read stories (always including Luke 2). Then we wake up on Christmas morning and massage my Dad's feet, and brush my mom's hair (my parents are brilliant!), before we can open stockings and presents. Then off to see family.
Brian and I found a way to combine these traditions in a way that we look forward too.
On Christmas Eve we opened our gifts from Santa
like PJ's
and some family gifts (Elizabeth loved the paper)
a Christmas story for Brian to read (Elizabeth tried to taste it after she opened it all by herself),
and a family toy for everyone to enjoy.
Brian then read The Polar Express and then Luke 2 for us before going to bed.
Then we got to wake up this morning and celebrate our Christmas.
We got to enjoy our stockings
and open our individual gifts to each other (Elizabeth got a lot of books this year, you can tell we love reading to her).
Elizabeth loved the unwrapping a lot, and it was so much fun watching her do it.
It was a fun Christmas, and now it's time to go and visit family (after a five hour flight!)
Merry Christmas!
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