A family tradition that has been continued over the years
Despite the changing of times, the fights and the fears.
We make up as good as we can and dry our tears.
A shared family meal is something special to me.
Sitting around Oma’s kitchen table drinking tea
The plates heaped with cookies are a sight to see.
The time around Christmas is when we all gather together.
Bracing long car rides and stormy weather
Connected not only by blood, but by joy’s invisible tether.
Skiing in the Alps with my family in the afternoon.
Eating Spätzle and Germknödel and Schlipfkrapfen with fork and spoon.
Coming home happy but exhausted under the rising moon.
Then attending church all dressed up in Sunday’s best.
Welcoming into our home family, friend, and guest
Dies wird ein frohes Weihnachtsfest!
© Katharina Hirsch 2023-06-12