Family and holidays mean tradition. Like decking the halls the day after Thanksgiving while dancing to Ray Conniff’s “Here We Come A-Caroling”. Like searching for the perfect tree, chopping it down, hauling it up to the house on the snowcat and dragging it in through the front door. Like baking Wespennester, Zimtsterne and Zitronenherzen. Oh, there are lots of traditions in our house and yet, there is always room for another.
This year, I invited my daughter Larissa to Christmas Tea at the beautiful Gallatin Gateway Inn. Just the two of us. Girlie girl all the way. We decided to forgo our fancy dresses for more practical (read: WARM) clothes, since the temps were below zero. We also decided to talk with British accents. We sipped Christmas Tea and nibbled on delicious finger sandwiches and English cookies while seated between a roaring fire and a 20-foot Christmas Tree. As the pianist played, tears welled up in my eyes as I looked at my beautiful girl and realized that this was one of those moments in life I wish had no end. But crumbs, an empty teapot and a darkening sky signaled the inevitable conclusion of our perfect afternoon. As we departed, holding hands and dashing through falling snow towards the car, we knew. Another holiday tradition had begun, one for just us two.
Wishing you and your family many happy traditions and joyful memories this Christmas and a very Happy New Year, 2010!
by Susann
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