We are all more alike than we realize

[Mrspjsmom]

For the last five years the holidays have become a dreaded time of year for my husband and I. This year we have decided to buy a few new decorations to mix with our cherished ones and to find new ways to share our time. Today a wonderful friend came over and we baked cookies and put up the Christmas village both old and new. This friend is Jewish and we had a lovely time telling each other about our traditions. She also patiently listened with great interest as I showed her many of my favorite things and the story behind them. In the end we are all more alike than different. Whatever holiday you celebrate I hope it's filled with love, laughter and friendship.

[Booklover0219]

I’m glad to hear you had a nice time today. I don’t know your story but I understand how difficult the holidays can be and I dread them as well. I’m glad you had a lovely friend to spend the day with and help you enjoy the holidays again.

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Booklover0219]

My husband and I have been talking a lot lately about the holidays and how we can enjoy them more. I think we finally have found what things are important to us. Sharing them and learning about my friends traditions were exactly what we needed. I will be attending a Hanukkah dinner this year and learning how to make potato pancakes. I'll let everyone know how it goes. BLESSINGS!

[Kkimm]

What a beautiful story. It raised my spirits reading it.

Love your Christmas village also.

My thoughts and best wishes are with you.

Kim

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Kkimm]

Thank you. It raised a lot of spirits yesterday. Mine, my husband's and my friend's. I will be learning how to make latkes this year and attending a Hanukkah dinner. I'll post how that goes. BLESSINGS!

[Dolphin14]

Love your Christmas village.

Great way to spend the season. Enjoying your friend and learning about her tradition.

Sounds nice, enjoy

[NeuronerdDoaty]

I like doing villages. This is very pretty. Thanks for sharing.