December is definetly a holiday season; a season rich with family traditions and rituals. Last week, as a family, we made Lefse.

My mother-in-law lives in California while we live in the Midwest. Several years ago during a Thanksgiving visit, we set aside a day to learn how to make Lefse, from a “master”, my children’s grandmother. We cherish her hand scripted recipe, but nothing is more memorable than making it side by side with her.

Last weekend, while we (all four of us) were busy in our Minnesota kitchen, we thought of her in California, our Norwegian ancestors, as well as all the other family members that cannot be with us today.

Families engage in all kinds of rituals including tree trimming, candle lighting, story telling, caroling, cookie baking, sledding or snowman making, etc. Enjoy this holiday season! Allow time to enjoy your own family's traditions and recognize the strength you gain from them. Take time to make memories!

"Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as a Fiddler On The Roof!"

Posted by Susan at 12/16/2004 03:29:24 PM | Link