Some moms just instinctively know how to make the littles acts traditions and joyful. When I got old enough to do crafts on my own mom & I made a Christmas tree every year. —one year of feathers often pine cones with ribbons (Always had a small live tree in my room). I’ve always loved to decorate Learned it from her.
There was always an elderly person that dad knew from working for the Welfare department that needed cheering up. Sometimes they weren’t even friends of the family. Just a lone person with no family. We’d load up the station wagon with my little tree, some fresh fruit and cookies if we had baked any..
And
drop by, sing a few carols and deliver our joy. Often staying awhile.
I remember one person in particular. He’d lost most of vision and asked daddy to read to him the Christmas Story from Luke. My dad had a wonderful expressive baritone speaking voice. I so miss his reading at Christmas
I was so blessed to have him till age 94
The Lord will remember every kindness you and your family extended.
You are a good heart hoosiermama.
Merry Christmas!!!!