No matter what religious beliefs you hold, December is a time for traditions. Robinson and I have worked very hard to incorporate both of our belief systems into one big holiday (think "Christmaka" from the O.C.). Thus, we have made a great effort to ensure that both Yule and Christmas are weighed equally in our house. We have a special dinner and ritual for each of them.
So even though I am a Wiccan, my family has a Christmas tree every year.
When Robinson and I told Arthur we'd be picking out a Christmas tree, I don't think he quite understood until we arrived at the fairgrounds. As we walked into the agricultural hall, Arthur stopped short, taking in the vision and smell of fir and pine. He looked so confused. What were all of those trees doing in this building anyway? We took our time looking around, trying to find the perfect tree. We found two we liked and after some discussion, we decided to go with the taller one. We figured that would work better with our Yule celebrations, since we would be cutting off a portion of the base for the Yule Log.
After dinner, we set up the tree, put on the lights, and got out all of our ornaments. Every year since we've been married, Robinson and I have each made an ornament celebrating an event that happened that year. As we take them out of the box, we tell the story behind each ornament and then hang it on the tree. Considering his age, Arthur did pretty well. He got through half the ornaments before he decided he was done. His favorite were Robinson's boat from 2006, Sly's ornament from 2003, and his hand sculpture from 2008.
Arthur was also pretty excited about the Yule Log, but I think that's only because he knows he gets to go outside and burn the log in a big bonfire!
Blessed be.
So even though I am a Wiccan, my family has a Christmas tree every year.
When Robinson and I told Arthur we'd be picking out a Christmas tree, I don't think he quite understood until we arrived at the fairgrounds. As we walked into the agricultural hall, Arthur stopped short, taking in the vision and smell of fir and pine. He looked so confused. What were all of those trees doing in this building anyway? We took our time looking around, trying to find the perfect tree. We found two we liked and after some discussion, we decided to go with the taller one. We figured that would work better with our Yule celebrations, since we would be cutting off a portion of the base for the Yule Log.
After dinner, we set up the tree, put on the lights, and got out all of our ornaments. Every year since we've been married, Robinson and I have each made an ornament celebrating an event that happened that year. As we take them out of the box, we tell the story behind each ornament and then hang it on the tree. Considering his age, Arthur did pretty well. He got through half the ornaments before he decided he was done. His favorite were Robinson's boat from 2006, Sly's ornament from 2003, and his hand sculpture from 2008.
Arthur was also pretty excited about the Yule Log, but I think that's only because he knows he gets to go outside and burn the log in a big bonfire!Blessed be.
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