This time of the year you do not have to look long to find beauty. Christmas lights, church choirs, neighborhood luminaria lightings, family gatherings and presents under the tree; it’s a cornucopia of beauty! But for me, what is most beautiful this time of year is a family’s Christmas tradition.
When I was little, and for many years as an adult, after Christmas Mass and the opening of gifts, my family would head to Krohn Conservatory. The conservatory has a magnificent live nativity scene. The sheep are always a huge hit with the kids.
Inside, Krohn sets up a live tree with handmade ornaments in the entrance room, and the seasonal display room is transformed with Poinsettias and other traditional Christmas plants. The focus of the room is a train display depicting Mount Adams and Eden Park, complete with waterfall.
Now that I am older the Christmas traditions have changed. My sister is working on creating new traditions with her family as I am with my better half (I am too old to say boyfriend!). I did visit Krohn this season, this time with my friend. And, while it was rather nice to share this favorite Christmas destination of mine with him, I am looking forward to seeing what new Christmas traditions we are creating together even more.
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