The magic of Christmas isn’t just in the presents under the tree, but in the unforgettable moments we hold close to our hearts. From laughter-filled family gatherings to the twinkle of holiday lights, these memories are the true gifts of the season.
I have some really great memories of past Christmases growing up on the farm. I remember one year when I was about 6 or 7 years old, we were just arriving home from spending Christmas eve in Virden, Mb, with our grandparents, coming down our lane it was Dad who mentioned that it looked like someone, or something, had been on our rooftop! Getting to the end of driveway you could actually see sled tracks on the roof with some wrapping paper torn and tangling from our chimney! We all burst out in excitement, for we knew that Santa had come by and landed on our house. What a thrill that was. The cookies and milk were gone and so was the pickled pork hock we left him. When we got a little older we learned that dad climbed the roof just before we left and ran a 2×4 across the roof to make it look like sleight tracks and then proceeded to stick some Christmas paper on the side of our chimney. Between all of that and his boot marks on the roof, we pretty much lost our minds that time.
Another cherished tradition in my life was this little doll I put up every year that was given to me by my Dad. I was about 9 years old and was having a rough day and was putting on fit over something that I can’t remember. Dad would tell that if you bawl you get a doll. Well apparently the water works lasted too long and on Christmas day in my stocking was this little doll. Needless to say that I bawled some more. LOL. I have kept that doll and put it up every year with our decorations to remind me those innocent times that I cherish so closely. If you notice I took scissors to her bangs because I was upset. LOL.
What are your favorite Christmas memories that you’ll never forget? Share them below and let’s celebrate the warmth and joy of this special time together! #ChristmasMemories #HolidayMagic #CherishTheMoments
