199 ~ Christmas Traditions

By Kay Heitsch

As I think back on our Christmas traditions, I see that some have remained the same, but many things have changed.

I still make more or less the same treats. I ask what the kids want, and that's what I make.

When Noah and Eli were little, we would go to Columbus and watch Eli in the Christmas Eve program. At first, he was a farm animal, in the program, then graduated to being a wise man.

After the Christmas program, we always went to Bob Evens to eat.

I'll never forget when the waitress asked Eli for his order. Without missing a beat, Eli told the waitress he would be having his usual. The waitress smiled and replied, "Oh, that would be the Little Piggy Pancakes?" Eli nodded, yes. We all laughed and still talk about it.

Traditions are nice, but I don't think Eli wants to order Little Piggy Pancakes anymore.

I'm not sure if we are going to wear our Christmas crazy sweaters like we did last year. Maybe that was a one-hit wonder.

Some traditions change, some remain the same, and some are added. I like it this way.

Remember how I led you on this long journey. Deuteronomy 8:2