tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post2821052319108080209..comments2024-03-26T04:24:19.478-07:00Comments on Sweet Romance Reads: Holidays and The Tradition of Change by Grace GreeneDonna Fasanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386295931460318306noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-70937158776188828852014-12-19T12:56:07.553-08:002014-12-19T12:56:07.553-08:00Merry Christmas to you, too! We need to enjoy our ...Merry Christmas to you, too! We need to enjoy our loved ones at every opportunity.Grace Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421240749382094548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-46843756715842988622014-12-19T12:55:14.364-08:002014-12-19T12:55:14.364-08:00And it passes so swiftly, doesn't it? Of cours...And it passes so swiftly, doesn't it? Of course, we're exhausted when it's done :-)Grace Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421240749382094548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-88460150966692162422014-12-19T12:54:32.682-08:002014-12-19T12:54:32.682-08:00Thanks, Melinda. Merry Christmas!Thanks, Melinda. Merry Christmas!Grace Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421240749382094548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-90332759276588357752014-12-19T09:49:01.571-08:002014-12-19T09:49:01.571-08:00Sounds like a wonderful game! The memories we make...Sounds like a wonderful game! The memories we make can last a lifetime, as well as keeping our family ties strong in the present. Merry Christmas! Grace Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421240749382094548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-6779198558902881962014-12-19T09:43:55.263-08:002014-12-19T09:43:55.263-08:00So true! It isn't so much the 'what' a...So true! It isn't so much the 'what' as it is to be doing it together. That's what makes the memories special.Grace Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421240749382094548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-64884357225751398252014-12-19T09:42:51.979-08:002014-12-19T09:42:51.979-08:00That sounds wonderful. This will be a quiet year f...That sounds wonderful. This will be a quiet year for us but the years where we pulled up every table and every chair to make room for everyone, were my favorite years.Grace Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421240749382094548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-78137467162358437692014-12-19T09:02:47.974-08:002014-12-19T09:02:47.974-08:00My tradition is to cook. Seems like I spend all ho...My tradition is to cook. Seems like I spend all holidays in the kitchen.<br /><br />Grace, I loved your story. Heartfelt and touching.Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-51711413164270191692014-12-19T08:55:16.607-08:002014-12-19T08:55:16.607-08:00My tradition is getting together with as many of t...My tradition is getting together with as many of the family as we can. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00043935779762436112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-81747544554555339812014-12-19T07:39:29.337-08:002014-12-19T07:39:29.337-08:00Lovely post. I love this time of year and was able...Lovely post. I love this time of year and was able carve out what I felt was important for my family. Time together. Whether it is decorating the tree, driving around looking at lights or baking cookies. Thank you Grace. JenAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06023477899687172309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-74159739173265514212014-12-19T05:38:42.109-08:002014-12-19T05:38:42.109-08:00Lovely memories, Grace. I, too, love this time of...Lovely memories, Grace. I, too, love this time of year, especially the opportunity to be with friends and family. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-31982235958626314742014-12-19T05:36:13.037-08:002014-12-19T05:36:13.037-08:00Beautiful blog, Grace, and spot-on! My favorite ne...Beautiful blog, Grace, and spot-on! My favorite new tradition is a dinner that I host in my studio apartment on Christmas Day. This is year 3, and once I had 12 people. (All the regular furniture was slid up against the walls so folding chairs and tables could go down the center.) The guests are dear friends who supported our family in our most difficult times. We've all been through many changes and losses, but on Christmas Day those of us who gather together are focused on love and gratitude.Magdalena Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09674381212999247449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-29833282309757765452014-12-19T05:35:56.391-08:002014-12-19T05:35:56.391-08:00It's so true that change is a constant among f...It's so true that change is a constant among families. As you say, the little ones grow up and others are taken into the fold, and sadly, some of the older generation passes on. The lovely thing about the holidays is it's a great time to remember and cherish those we hold dear.<br /><br />One of our favorite family traditions is playing group games. There's one we call "The Dictionary Game" in which everyone invents a false definition and the person holding the dictionary contributes the real one. (All must agree in advance that no one knows the meaning of the chosen word.) Then a blind vote is taken on which definition everyone believes to be real. Points are awarded both for duping the others, and also for guessing correctly. It's been fun to see the younger children grow into real competitors, as they've matured and their vocabulary has expanded. Most often now, it's the youngest who wins the game! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13000830378253624843noreply@blogger.com