As I head to bed on this Christmas Eve, I'm reminded of Christmas Eves of the past..
Snowy white Christmases in New Hampshire, walking home from midnight mass and watching smoke curl up from the chimneys into the starry night...
Climbing beloved Badger under a full moon with friends, knowing more friends and wine were waiting for us at home at the bottom of the hill...
Pulling white hairs from our poor dogs to leave evidence for the kiddos that yes, indeed, Santa did eat those cookies...
Listening to the ululations of the singers in the church in Africa as they danced down the aisle...
Wrangling lots of excited and exhausted babies to bed so that Santa could arrive sometime before midnight..
But tonight was one to add to the memories list..there is no Christmas here on the 25th of December because Macedonia is Orthodox Christian and celebrates Christmas here in January...but Allan and I were invited by students at my school to attend their Macedonian traditional dancing performance, and what a night of dancing it was...and how lucky we are to be have been able to witness the energy and excitement as these kids continue traditions hundreds of years old....and to realize that Christmas isn't just a day, it's a composite of memories and friends, the future and family..and so I wish you all, my dear friends and family, a peaceful and happy Christmas...
Merry Christmas to you in Macedonia. What a historical place. Sending you lots of love and good wishes for the new year. :)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Kathy and Allan. What an incredible life experience to be in Macedonia for the Season. You two define what is to be adventurous spirits. And yes we always loved your Badger Mountain Christmas's. You have an exciting 2016 in front of you. Ron and Patty
ReplyDeleteHow well you write! Grateful to have been a piece in Christmas memories with you and family. May we have many more coming.
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