Saturday, November 15, 2008

Change

Why is it that people feel the need to change? Traditions are traditions. Change is not always good. I know change can bring about a new life experience but what about traditions? Traditions are meant to bring back memories of those we loved and lost. Memories that weren't captured because no one ever thought there would be a day without them.

Every year my load large Irish family picks names for "secret Santa". Its never secret and its always fun. We always pick on her birthday. And on Christmas Eve when we are all together and laughing and singing we exchange presents.

This year we didn't pick. This year we aren't picking. This year tradition dies.

What would she say about the large loving family she left behind? Would she understand why her family she loved so much was changing? Or would she be confused? Confused about why some of the family didn't make it Christmas Eve or why some of the younger family members don't feel loved anymore.

The bottom line is change is not always a good thing. Tradition is what keeps a family together. So how can you change a tradition without consent from everyone?

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