Grandma’s Stories

Dec 26th Christmas is God’s Love Message!

This is the time of the year for making memories to pass on to the next generations of the Joy and Love we received from God and Family! Christmas should be thought of as the LOVE we received, and want only to pass it on – in the memories and photos we make to share.

Christmas Eve – that is – back, when my children were small – we would go to visit family and friends houses to give gifts. Then around 11:00 p.m.  – We would make our way for Church services starting at 11:30 p.m.  – if you wanted to get a seat or if late, there was standing room only. Seems like Christmas Eve  brings everyone to Church for services, there will be more  attending Church  this night, than any other night – because who wants to miss out on somrthing  special!

After services, on the way home, someone in the car would have seen “Santa” on his way to our house – and we would all be highly excited as to if he had made a landing and if we would be able to see “SANTA” land anywhere? Of course it was so cold, and we were in a hurry to get into the garage, and then into the house, and this is where we would let the kids run in as fast as they could to get the full surprise! Absolutely – positively -a miracle happened – when we left the house, there was nothing under the tree, but now so many presents and just the most delightful array of treats for the children – how did this all happen?

Here’s how I decided to make magic happen. We would be getting dressed for Church and to visit family and friends, and all of sudden I would need something at the store. So, I would tell my husband  – in ear shout of the kids that I have to have something before we leave and if he could go and get it real quick. My husband would call the kids attention – that he was leaving and that they could go along and see all the sights – all the houses decorated and everything that was going on outside. So, off they all went – then as fast as I could – get from my special hiding place everything that was wrapped and ready to be put around the tree. Also, set up special snacks – including a plate with cookies and a couple nicely broken as if SANTA had been a little messy.

When everything was ready, then I too, was ready to go – I stood watch for my husband driving up the drive way – as soon as I saw them coming up the drive – I hit the button to open the garage door – and out I went on my way to just jump in the car! And off we were, no one in the car knowong what was really happening? The scene was set – SANTA arrived and no one saw him or knows how he got there with all that stuff? The secret was having a “secret hiding place” in the house that the children did not know about – and when they were not around  – things were wrapped and put there till “SANTA” needed them!

Those were the days – making memories when the children were small – that will last forever! Christmas is Love – Love of God – Love of Family – a “Love”  that shares,  will last forever and ever more!

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