A Simple Homemade Gift ~
A tiny, delightful voice this morning reminded me of Christmas' past, "I'm going to make you something for Christmas, Grandma."
Early Christmas celebrations comprised a single, simple homemade gift for each member of the family, a special meal and traditionally some songs around the piano. It was a time when folks luxuriated in each others company around a natural tree decked in modest ornaments. As we prosper, the customs of Christmas consists more and more of many sophisticated events. The perfect gifts, extravagant decorations, expensive evenings with more people than we can possibly enjoy.

The excitement in a little girl's voice awakened something in my memory today. Perhaps we need to re-evaluate the traditional Christmas that we cherish.