Sharing our Holiday Traditions
As cohousers, this time of the year is one of our favorites. It's a time of year that is rich with tradition and nearly every family has certain things they do to celebrate. But what exactly is a tradition, and what is the reason behind them? For example, when and what we eat at our holiday dinner, or how we decorate the tree.
Tradition is defined as “the handing down of customs or beliefs from generation to generation” Essentially, traditions are the things we do because we’ve always done them that way.
Traditions can serve as a way to organize and bring us together during a hectic time of year. In other words, these familiar actions provide a sense of calm and peace to our busy lives. Traditions also tell the story of where we came from and connect us to previous generations. They also bond us together and make us feel like we’re part of something special, and give us much needed comfort during difficult times.
As cohousers, we realize new traditions are just as important as old ones. When we add new traditions into our lives, it gives us new and exciting ways to celebrate with our friends and family. When you embrace the changes, you’ll find that your new traditions can be just as fun.
Happy Holidays from our C St. cohousing community!
