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Within that game, there were many more traditions. My father and his brother would always have to be on opposite teams, and one of them would usually get hurt. There was always the tradition of someone crying, and being the second youngest of all the Schlossmans and Carlsons, it was me for several years until my younger cousin started playing, surprisingly that tradition lasted long into our teenage years. After the game we would all high five and hug and say, "see you next year."
Over the years the participants of the game changed as people got older, moved away and had families of their own, one year it even turned into a basketball game (I wasn’t as fond of that year), but it still was a time to share with friends and families. I think it is important for us to bring reminisce and remember this annual Thanksgiving tradition, because it helps us to remember the joy and happiness of it.
“And when your children ask you, ‘What does this ceremony mean to you?’ then tell them, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt and spared our homes when he struck down the Egyptians.’” Exodus 12:26-27.
One of the oldest traditions in the world is celebrating the Passover meal. A tradition still held and observed today by many. Traditions are often observed as a way of remembrance. When we turn things into traditions, something done every year, it becomes extremely evident of the importance of that thing. What are some of your traditions? What are some ways where tradition has enhanced your remembrance of something? Look at these holidays as a time where we can create new traditions to reinforce that we are loved by our incredible creator. How might you start a new tradition this year?
In peace,
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