Merry Christmas All Year Long
I told the story to a family member and she wrapped the crucifix that was given to her as a wedding gift and gave it to my son on that Christmas Day.
Living the Liturgy
Say Kucias
Say Kucias (coochas) five times fast! You will giggle. It is the funny name of a beautiful Lithuanian tradition.
Not As Planned
Hey, how’s 2020 going? Have you had your fill of nog yet? Everything wrapped? Did anyone ruin Christmas yet?
Cranberry Jelly
That can of cranberry jelly symbolizes a dependence on one another, each in our own turn.
Be The Christ Not the Crowd
Why do chords of constraint seem to be struck when family is gathered together? In these instances, I remind myself to Be the Christ not the Crowd.
The Gift
I remember one particular Christmas when at the tender age of 12, my aging grandmother presented me a gift.
Rock Tumbler Christmas
Many years ago, when I was younger and a much less experienced gifting advisor to St. Nick, a rock tumbler appeared under our Christmas tree.
This Little Light of Mine
Lucy’s Latin name Lucia shares a root (luc-) with the Latin word for light, lux. Many traditions tell of Saint Lucy as the bearer of light in the darkness.
Waiting for Light
This morning, our tree lights went out. I checked each strand. I even double checked them in different outlets. No luck.
Time for Traditions
Pause for a minute to think about your traditions. What are your family traditions?