The countdown begins!
December 1 is day one as little children open Advent Calendars eager to find a surprise each day until December 24th.
The holiday season is our time to build family memories.
Some families cut down their own tree; others watch classic holiday movies, some bake cookies, while others write an annual holiday letter. The common thread is just that – a thread, and threads are like habits.
Habits are like a cable. We weave a strand of it everyday and soon it cannot be broken.
-Horace Mann
It’s never too late to start new traditions. I’m going to start a new tradition this year which is to perform a random act of kindness each day until December 24th.
Please follow me on twitter #randomactsofkindness2013.
Traditions matter more than the gifts and more than you realize. Ask your children about their favorite holiday traditions. Guarantee this will make you smile.
Have a great week!
Tina Nocera, Founder
Parental Wisdom®
Hi TIna,
I returned from my Thanksgiving weekend in Charleston to find your absolutely wonderful Christmas card in my mail. Love the photo and am so proud of Michael.
The faculty at the school I work in does not exchange gifts. Instead we choose a different charity each year and purchase gifts on the charity’s wish list in the name of our colleagues.
This year The VA Hospital was chosen. During the party a slide show will be playing that will include photos of veterans we know. I included Michael’s photo. I have not done my shopping yet, but am thinking of purchasing bedding.
I know you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Just sitting at the same table had to be the best gift of the season.
Always good to hear from you.
Betsy