Unlike routines — such as mowing the lawn on Saturday morning or changing the oil in the car every 3,000 miles — traditions have meaning and significance.
When it comes to family, those traditions are always important, but this time of year their importance is magnified.
Growing up, I remember going to church on Christmas Eve with my family and once we returned home, my brother, sister and I could open one gift before going to bed.The rest couldn’t be touched until the next morning.
When you’re 5 or 6 years old, that’s a long time to wait. [Read issue]