We are constantly bombarded
with the statement that the only way to communicate in the modern world of
today, is with virtual media where we are then instantly informed and hence can
react back in the same manner if so desired! So what happens to our long
held customs and traditions then such as sending Christmas cards? How do
they fit into this "have this instant, read now and then delete
instantly" scene?
During the Christmas season where the tradition of exchanging well wishes in the form of homemade cards made by the youngsters in the family on a rainy Sunday afternoon, with glitter and hand paints or the informative hand written letters that re-cap on the past years adventures of "little Johnnie" or "crazy Auntie Marge’s new project for 2013" are well looked forward to, does the email Santa greeting sing-a-long do the same thing for you? Have these bonding rituals that are undertaken over mulled wine and mince pies a thing of the past, gone?
I am a modern woman (even if sometimes my keeping up with the times, takes time) but a part of me just loves the idea of the approach of Advent and being creative. It is for me a time to reflect, think over where I have been and what I have gathered for experiences during the past year. It allows me to reflect back on who has been a part of my life in the years I have lived to date.
Whether these folk were or still are in contact with me now means no less that I view with a thankful heart what I could share with them and experience a little of their lives with mine. So when I make my cards and write my letters, it is for me a ritual of acknowledging a personal contact that was created by my physically getting to know the one to whom I am greeting. It is also time to reflect on something I did with my Nana when small, then watched my mother do each Advent season as a young teenager and have continued the womanly tradition into my own advent time - making cards and hand writing our news to family and friends.
It takes time. I need to put aside space for this ritual. That is good so because it allows my soul to mellow in the glory of what this season means! I do not wish to “click” this activity away into the modern world and receive a “like” as an acknowledgment you got my post!
Your Korus
During the Christmas season where the tradition of exchanging well wishes in the form of homemade cards made by the youngsters in the family on a rainy Sunday afternoon, with glitter and hand paints or the informative hand written letters that re-cap on the past years adventures of "little Johnnie" or "crazy Auntie Marge’s new project for 2013" are well looked forward to, does the email Santa greeting sing-a-long do the same thing for you? Have these bonding rituals that are undertaken over mulled wine and mince pies a thing of the past, gone?
I am a modern woman (even if sometimes my keeping up with the times, takes time) but a part of me just loves the idea of the approach of Advent and being creative. It is for me a time to reflect, think over where I have been and what I have gathered for experiences during the past year. It allows me to reflect back on who has been a part of my life in the years I have lived to date.
Whether these folk were or still are in contact with me now means no less that I view with a thankful heart what I could share with them and experience a little of their lives with mine. So when I make my cards and write my letters, it is for me a ritual of acknowledging a personal contact that was created by my physically getting to know the one to whom I am greeting. It is also time to reflect on something I did with my Nana when small, then watched my mother do each Advent season as a young teenager and have continued the womanly tradition into my own advent time - making cards and hand writing our news to family and friends.
It takes time. I need to put aside space for this ritual. That is good so because it allows my soul to mellow in the glory of what this season means! I do not wish to “click” this activity away into the modern world and receive a “like” as an acknowledgment you got my post!
Your Korus