i can tell that it is going to be a very different year for the christmas season. my family is steeped in many traditions as i was reminded about homemade crust on thanksgiving. i tried to get away with store bought and it didn't fly with my children. so this year for christmas dinner i would like to try a few changes. not necessarily the menu but the timing. we will see how well it goes over. the biggest change that will make this christmas different is the fact that we are still living in long beach and of course it will be difficult to decorate the house and tree like i normally do. we will probably only be home in hemet for a long weekend. i guess the bigggest dilemna that i am asking my self is: can this christmas still be a time where we celebrate the birth of our savior and keep it simple? as i ponder this and process the ultimate outcomes i will need to be very sensitive to the needs of my family's traditional roots and yet be practical in understanding the logistics of living in 2 different towns. most of all i want to be flexible and would like to keep it simple but in no way do i want to underemphacise the birth of our lord jesus. still seeking guidence.
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