Christmas Morning: Priceless

Christmas Morning: Priceless

Nothing in life is greater than family, friends, and food and when you put these three, sometimes separate things together, you suddenly have Christmas. Nothing can surpass the sights, smells, and company that happens during this time of year. All of us have our own memories and traditions that we will never forget, they seem to make this time of year even more spectacular. For myself, I can always remember waking up as a child at 2:30 am on Christmas morning and wanting to run down the stairs to see what had magically appeared under the tree. However, I knew that I could not move a muscle without first waking up my family. Once they were up and ready for me to come down, then and only then could I tiptoe down the stairs to see what gifts were awaiting me. Quickly, it seemed that all the presents were opened and the living room was covered with torn wrapping paper. I can still remember the delicious smell coming from the kitchen, another family tradition was about to take place—Christmas morning cinnamon buns! The overwhelming smell made this day feel even more special. Sitting on the wrapping paper covered floor and being surrounded by all the gifts, I began to devoured the best homemade cinnamon buns. The reason that this priceless event is fresh in my mind is because the same thing happens every year. This is my family’s tradition. Each coming Christmas I look forward to waking up, going down the stairs, opening up the presents, and eating a yummy Christmas breakfast.

This is what I am looking forward to the most this December. Slowing down from my hectic schedule and becoming a kid again. I am awaiting the moment when I wake up at 2:30 am, tiptoe down the same old stairs, and enjoy my family like never before. When I think of Christmas morning, I think of these priceless moments that I will remember forever. The gathering of my family, the sight of a messy living room, and the smell of fresh hot cinnamon buns radiating from the kitchen. This is what I classify as my Merry Christmas.

What are some of the priceless traditions and memories that you and your family have every Christmas?

Merry Christmas,

Michelle Echterling