For some families, this will be the first big Christmas Eve together in a couple of years… and many people are gathering without loved ones they've lost.
I’m so happy to be with my family this Christmas for the first time since we lost my dad and aunt… and Thanksgiving was tough because we were trying to do what we’ve always done.
So we’re doing something new to build new traditions and memories… tonight is our first Christmas Eve slumber party. We’re wearing our Christmas PJs, baking cookies and decorating them, we’ve got a cocoa bar – with some extra spirit for the grown-ups! ;)
I’ve got a list of ideas for your family gatherings (click here) that you can try out at the last minute tonight and tomorrow on my blog… from Christmas song karaoke to game night to reading the original Christmas story from the bible.
And if you’re feeling some kind of way about missing the way you used to do Christmas… whether you’re by yourself, missing someone, trying something new or not, I hope you still find a way to make your holiday nice.