This year for Christmas, Marty's mom, Mary was with us. It was neat to have her here...see how our family "does" Christmas, and be apart of it. :)
Our tradition is to draw names to see who's turn it is to open a present, then when everyone has opened one present, we put the names back in the bowl, and start over (we do this until everyone has opened their presents). That gives everyone a chance to enjoy the whole part of "giving and receiving"! I have seen my kids learn and grow so much from this....this is one way that shows them how it is just as important to give as it is to receive. Of course we try to explain to them every year WHY we celebrate Christmas too. It's hard to remember the TRUE meaning of Christmas with all the gifts around the tree (even for adults), but it is so important to sit, remember, and appreciate why we really do celebrate it, and what the meaning of that day really is.
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