Post by Resureyu on Dec 3, 2009 11:19:27 GMT -8
"Where are Christmas, why can't I find you?
When we were children and it was Christmas time, alot of us enjoyed being with family on Christmas Eve. There was music echoing throughout the house, laughter and family gathered around to open at least one gift before the next morning. When we were children, we probably couldn't sleep on Christmas Eve night and believed that Santa was in our houses putting gifts under the tree, too hesitant to creep down the stairs and see. The magical famous Reindeer named Rudolph, we'd imagine, lighting his nose and standing up on the roof top adding a that cozy glow upon the freshly fallen snow. Next morning, you awaken with excitement and probably jump on your parents' bed to wake them up.
But as we get older, people start to realize that the big jolly fat guy that brought them cheer doesn't exist and that the famous reindeer doesn't either. It takes away the fun 'definition' of Christmas for you and it doesn't feel like the same ones you've had as a young child.
My favorite childhood memories of Christmas was when my family from other states came to my house on Christmas Eve with gifts, food and music. My mother and grandmother baking treats in the kitchen, which filled the house with an enriched aroma of Gingerbread. Christmas tree lit up, music playing and the sounds of laughter. Little me, sitting on my uncle's lap pulling at his beard, dressed in a cute outfit. Each Christmas Eve we were allowed to open two gifts before Christmas morning. And when everyone left, I'd dash up to my room and try to sleep the night away.
But now but that I'm an adult now and Christmas Eve is just spent with me, my sister and parents. It's really not the same anymore. Time really has gone by fast and we don't even realize that. Now, it's my neice's turn to experience what I did. Although I'm not a child anymore, during this time of year I'm one at heart, trying to re-live this memory.
My question is this. What is your most cherished childhood memory of Christmas?
When we were children and it was Christmas time, alot of us enjoyed being with family on Christmas Eve. There was music echoing throughout the house, laughter and family gathered around to open at least one gift before the next morning. When we were children, we probably couldn't sleep on Christmas Eve night and believed that Santa was in our houses putting gifts under the tree, too hesitant to creep down the stairs and see. The magical famous Reindeer named Rudolph, we'd imagine, lighting his nose and standing up on the roof top adding a that cozy glow upon the freshly fallen snow. Next morning, you awaken with excitement and probably jump on your parents' bed to wake them up.
But as we get older, people start to realize that the big jolly fat guy that brought them cheer doesn't exist and that the famous reindeer doesn't either. It takes away the fun 'definition' of Christmas for you and it doesn't feel like the same ones you've had as a young child.
My favorite childhood memories of Christmas was when my family from other states came to my house on Christmas Eve with gifts, food and music. My mother and grandmother baking treats in the kitchen, which filled the house with an enriched aroma of Gingerbread. Christmas tree lit up, music playing and the sounds of laughter. Little me, sitting on my uncle's lap pulling at his beard, dressed in a cute outfit. Each Christmas Eve we were allowed to open two gifts before Christmas morning. And when everyone left, I'd dash up to my room and try to sleep the night away.
But now but that I'm an adult now and Christmas Eve is just spent with me, my sister and parents. It's really not the same anymore. Time really has gone by fast and we don't even realize that. Now, it's my neice's turn to experience what I did. Although I'm not a child anymore, during this time of year I'm one at heart, trying to re-live this memory.
My question is this. What is your most cherished childhood memory of Christmas?