Share Your Christmas
By Susan
@HazySue (39268)
Gouverneur, New York
December 20, 2015 1:11pm CST
Many years ago when my girls were still small we began a tradition in our little family of inviting folks who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day to our Christmas dinner.
I have always hated the idea of someone sitting home alone on Christmas Day. Plus, it was a good lesson in sharing and giving for my girls.
As they grew up I was delighted to discover that they went out of their way to make sure that no one they knew would spend Christmas alone.
Now that they are grown, they have the same tradition in their homes.
It is a wonderful way to show you care and to brighten up a person's day who may have just sat at home being sad.
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
20 Dec 15
I recall being alone in a strange city while studying at University and I was always grateful for the families who invited me into their homes at Christmas since I couldn't afford to go home.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
21 Dec 15
@Freelanzer how wonderful that you were invited into someone's home during the holiday. It's so sad to be alone.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
21 Dec 15
What a great way to really get into the true spirit of the season. We have a few additions every year beyond our immediate family and there is always room for more.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
21 Dec 15
@BelleStarr that's exactly how I feel. We make sure there is always enough for more than we plan.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
21 Dec 15
Such a wonderful thing to do and a great tradition to pass on to your kids. My parents always included everyone they knew to our Christmas Eve dinner and it was one of my best childhood memories. We always do the same thing as adults now.
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@whiteream (8567)
• United States
20 Dec 15
We done this on Christmas eve with a couple of people. I make a big dinner.
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