tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post405496882780032060..comments2023-09-19T02:58:14.337-07:00Comments on Holland's Reverie: christmas on my mindHollands Reveriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06724373662573435523noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-62025587580086596052014-12-10T05:56:54.824-08:002014-12-10T05:56:54.824-08:00i completely and totally get it. we have always do...i completely and totally get it. we have always done our best to keep things simple and to spend as little money as possible on ... well, crap. i have never bought decorations and basically just use what is lying around in the yard. and gifts, well we do the same. i wish my mother would follow this ha ha because she always buys so. much. stuff. and by stuff i mean plastic toys that eleanor will play with for a day and then it will inevitably end up in the goodwill pile. i think what you are doing sounds great and i love that you had a fun discussion about st. nich. we never did santa here either. you're right. you have to start your own loving traditions as a family and something that feels right to you. im sure your children feel very loved and thankful for you each year. youre doing it right, girl. xoxox. moonschooling eleanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15700677148295372268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-17903962408684162132014-12-09T21:15:15.043-08:002014-12-09T21:15:15.043-08:00Another beautiful post!
You literally have put lot...Another beautiful post!<br />You literally have put lots of my feelings/thoughts into words. Christmas is an interesting tradition in this country. The meaning of it has been lost and societal pressure often causes families to partake in traditions that don't suite them. For my family, we are still trying to figure out how to address this issue. We are making our own traditions but most of them are pretty typical. I love that you celebrated a St Nick day and are keeping the gifts low key. I am sure your children will have wonderful meaningful memories.<br /><a href="http://www.TheDoctorDiva.com" rel="nofollow">The Doctor Diva</a> Carly--The Doctor Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618935130114931877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-53988780588430826442014-12-09T16:33:24.717-08:002014-12-09T16:33:24.717-08:00I loooove what you did and how you did it and that...I loooove what you did and how you did it and that it turned out so well! I sometimes think about how my boyfriend and I will go about Christmas once we have a family because, while we both celebrate Christmas, we celebrated it in very different ways. Reading this beautiful post of yours is all the reassurance I needed that it'll be wonderful no matter what as long as we do what we feel good about.Eva @ Four Leaf Cloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01996391112451328539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-81896715293117145912014-12-09T16:08:03.974-08:002014-12-09T16:08:03.974-08:00Truth be told, I somehow found your blog and even ...Truth be told, I somehow found your blog and even though I've never read blogs like yours before I just couldn't stop reading! Good job :)<br /><br />xo<br />www.saintinfinity.comJessica Jerseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02248778933236632351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-20170096726904804572014-12-09T08:05:35.787-08:002014-12-09T08:05:35.787-08:00I really love that you're looking at creating ...I really love that you're looking at creating your own, personal and unique experience of Christmas, as opposed to following the masses on what this time of year 'should' or 'should not' bring. Your mind isn't at all messy by the way, it's simply busy, and that's the best thing a mind can be! :) Have a beautiful Christmas with your family!<br /><br />http://aglassofice.blogspot.co.uk<br /><br />xGabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134097147064320792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-78472359736061015082014-12-09T06:47:55.277-08:002014-12-09T06:47:55.277-08:00such a nice idea, and great to carve out new tradi...such a nice idea, and great to carve out new traditions. I spent a lot of time with my grandfather at christmas and since he passed its the traditions that keep it all together for us.Laura - LaughterIsCatching.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786540064525050828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-87168775282356790532014-12-09T04:38:18.622-08:002014-12-09T04:38:18.622-08:00I love that you guys are building your own traditi...I love that you guys are building your own traditions- ones that are rooted in the spirit of Christmas and not the craziness! It's about the small things- those are what will end up holding your family together, not the big, extravagant gifts or the huge presents from Santa. And a nice cuddle by the fire sounds lovely! :)<br /><br />-Ashley<br /><a href="http://lestylorouge.com" rel="nofollow">Le Stylo Rouge</a><br />awhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03931401750884199529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-11743353657871258492014-12-09T04:24:39.491-08:002014-12-09T04:24:39.491-08:00I just can't with that picture. HOW CUTE! And...I just can't with that picture. HOW CUTE! And you should make this about your family! I'm definitely not ready to make certain changes in my holiday. I love my family's traditions and even at 25 I still make sure there are things we accomplish. Some traditions we grow out of (writing letters to Santa) and others we create later on (playing games on Christmas Eve), but what's most important is it's ours and we are doing it together. Your kids are going to love these things and they will always be special to all of you.<br /><br />- Sarah :)<br />www.thecrownbijoux.blogspot.comSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489848061177240695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-71977840001614697152014-12-08T20:53:06.001-08:002014-12-08T20:53:06.001-08:00I love your traditions you described. I have thoug...I love your traditions you described. I have thought a lot about what I want to do once I have babies and honestly I haven't reached any conclusions yet! But I like your idea of simplifying the holiday and remembering the things that are important like togetherness, memories and family. The holiday is too commercialized and I have to admit I have taken part in that plenty haha. Time to rethink things I guess! Thank you for sharing. Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562292481062975347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-74850082151973414622014-12-08T18:46:47.718-08:002014-12-08T18:46:47.718-08:00my mom and dad always provided a really good balan...my mom and dad always provided a really good balance during christmas (life). i always went to mass, not only for christmas but throughout the year. i saved money and gave to those less fortunate. my mom kept gifts to a minimum. i would get maybe 10-20. i always thought it was so small compared to what other children receive. hahaha it's whatever you and your family want christmas to be. some people like to keep things small and some go all out. it's a personal preference.<br />http://www.averysweetblog.com/A Very Sweet Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952918199561874968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-54170649063553096132014-12-08T18:22:23.771-08:002014-12-08T18:22:23.771-08:00i've been digging deep into the recesses of my...i've been digging deep into the recesses of my memory lately to unearth the real source of my fondest christmases and it wasn't the gifts that i recalled, but those feelings of comfort and joy you always hear about. and those feelings often came from family, traditions, spending time together, songs, laughter... i love that you are blazing your own trail, breaking the mold, and teaching your children the true meaning of this season. it's awesome. xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07065759890847736380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-81565613339084092162014-12-08T16:20:16.564-08:002014-12-08T16:20:16.564-08:00Christmas is so magical time... Family traditions ...Christmas is so magical time... Family traditions are very important. Thanks to you, I'm learning a lot of things that I will use in the future when I have children. So big thank you my dear. Nice to read your posts.<br /><br />www.am-kubicowelove.blogspot.com<br /><br />love, xoxokubicowelovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623631872520849321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-91274560213265681402014-12-08T13:11:59.400-08:002014-12-08T13:11:59.400-08:00This idea really resonates with me. My parents alw...This idea really resonates with me. My parents always brought me and my sister up to focus on giving at Christmas, and we would always be so much more excited about handing out gifts we'd made together and seeing the reaction of family members. I hope when I have a family of my own I can continue this idea of a simple Christmas focused on giving, family and love. Thanks for such an inspiring post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246465664406889993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-46176619036874615272014-12-08T13:00:40.937-08:002014-12-08T13:00:40.937-08:00I don't know how I've grown up and never k...I don't know how I've grown up and never knew about St Nick the person, it was wildly interesting and it made everything that much more special!Hollands Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06724373662573435523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-69040233495599446172014-12-08T12:59:01.467-08:002014-12-08T12:59:01.467-08:00Thank you! I sometimes get so nervous about a post...Thank you! I sometimes get so nervous about a post like this, so to have these kind responses and understanding and see that other people or battling the same thoughts- well, it just means the world to me! Thanks for the great ideas too!Hollands Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06724373662573435523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-73689027789668563842014-12-08T12:57:21.922-08:002014-12-08T12:57:21.922-08:00I love that idea!!! I think it's much more fun...I love that idea!!! I think it's much more fun to go and do something and spend quality time together!Hollands Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06724373662573435523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-78053759262161635922014-12-08T11:59:38.535-08:002014-12-08T11:59:38.535-08:00I don't know for sure what we will do when we ...I don't know for sure what we will do when we have kids someday, but I know that we hope to keep things simple as far as gifts go. I love your thoughts here! Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08626006700069576675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-30212973239421985882014-12-08T10:31:37.300-08:002014-12-08T10:31:37.300-08:00I don't have a family of my own yet but I enjo...I don't have a family of my own yet but I enjoyed reading this. It gave me a lot to think about for the future. Brittany Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07201822179101424424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-58816325054435036182014-12-08T10:06:26.608-08:002014-12-08T10:06:26.608-08:00Such good thoughts. My family went through the sam...Such good thoughts. My family went through the same process when we were little. The holiday should be a time of togetherness and little gifts, but also trying to give to others. I hate that the whole idea of consume seems to dominate all our minds and personally love to keep it small and intimate. xoSophia https://www.blogger.com/profile/01273494251031055221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-66890835875587785142014-12-08T09:58:46.702-08:002014-12-08T09:58:46.702-08:00I love this post so much!! It really is amazing ho...I love this post so much!! It really is amazing how easy it is to go along with what we grew up doing, or what other people are doing at Christmas time. My husband and I celebrate more simply than we grew up doing, and I can't say for sure since we don't have kids yet, but I'd like to think we'll maintain that and make Christmas more about the time we spend together, and less about the presents. I love that your kids were so receptive to learning about St.Nick. Our nephews and niece have grown up knowing about St.Nick the person rather than Santa Clause, and I like the idea of doing that with our kids too. :-) Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01796030186984738212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-67678779512871953262014-12-08T09:24:33.525-08:002014-12-08T09:24:33.525-08:00I really think it is important to find traditions ...I really think it is important to find traditions that work for you as a family rather than worry about what everyone else is doing, which can certainly be a challenge. I've always loved the idea of chopping your own tree, that might be something your little ones might enjoy, or growing one to have on your property year round and decorating it.Lyndsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078873132887718966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-44920984495721005542014-12-08T08:01:14.966-08:002014-12-08T08:01:14.966-08:00We did do Santa but made Santa gave the small gift...We did do Santa but made Santa gave the small gifts. The special gift was always from us. And really our favorite thing is that on holidays we all go bike riding together at the beach. The presents are just a small part instead of the focus. I love that you are doing your own thing. I put a lot of pressure on myself to make traditions-sometimes they just happen and sometimes the new things are special because they are new. Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16279417406114358713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-71751210098101829202014-12-08T07:10:14.986-08:002014-12-08T07:10:14.986-08:00This is such a beautiful post, written straight fr...This is such a beautiful post, written straight from the heart. We have decided not to really "do" Santa with our family too, but doing something to celebrate St. Nick and the giving spirit is a really great idea. It is the perfect way to bring the family together with a fun new tradition. Having the kids make little homemade gifts for each other will be such a sweet Christmas memory for them I am sure!Parrott Ponderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-71761359944653818392014-12-08T07:06:33.939-08:002014-12-08T07:06:33.939-08:00Happy to see you following your heart, and creatin...Happy to see you following your heart, and creating traditions for your beautiful family. Enjoy! xo<br /><br />Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195043435953444277.post-25308827287909660622014-12-08T06:21:46.934-08:002014-12-08T06:21:46.934-08:00Well said!! We shared the history of St Nick awhi...Well said!! We shared the history of St Nick awhile ago. We've got one who is holding on to the idea of Santa. I've not sat down and really asked her. I love to hear how people create their own traditions! It's a beautiful thing!Tina @ Girl-Meets-Globehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05674608922867213793noreply@blogger.com