Maybe it was the budding young director in me, but I loved the holidays because it always felt like getting ready to put on a big show. There were lighting effects, set design, costumes and always a certain amount of drama.
I have an affection for the old variety show style holiday specials. I can remember getting to stay up late to watch them.
In 2nd grade, I had my very first speaking line in her elementary school holiday play! Friends and family gathered that holiday season to cheer me on in my debut performance with the line: “I’m soooo tiered!”
When me, my brother, and sister were kids, we used to beg our mom to let us open Christmas presents early. She remained firm until we finally wore her patience through, and she agreed to let us open one present—and one present only—on Christmas Eve. My favorite memories of Christmas are of examining all the presents under the tree, trying to guess what they were, and finally selecting the one that I could open on Christmas Eve. It was usually worth it, except for the year that the present turned out to be a boring pair of socks.
As Jews, my kids and I celebrate December 25th by spending the day creating four elaborate pizzas, which we make from scratch. Then we open tons of Channukah gifts!
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