‘Tis the season for gathering around and breathing in the deep aroma of pumpkin pies, ham, turkey and evergreen pine needles. Every gathering seems to have one or two traditions that are either universal or unique to their family. Community Education, although one family, is composed of many families, each with their unique take on the holidays. Here are just a few traditions that take place within our larger Community Education family. Brittany, KIN Training Coordinator, “On Christmas Eve my family and I typically have a party at my aunt’s house. On Christmas day we spend time at my grandmother’s home. The two days after Christmas are spent doing one adult family event like bowling and one child event like going to the movies. Holidays are always best when spent with family.” Amanda, Community Education Programmer, “After our Thanksgiving turkey-coma we rest up for a night spent standing outside the nearest Target. My mom, brother, sister-in-law and I are usually the ones brave enough to bear the cold desert night playing cards and waiting patiently. We are always up for a good deal, and a good rush of adrenaline.” Olga, Community Education Registration Specialist, “This is one of our December holiday traditions. First, we pick up Starbucks, our favorite holiday drinks. Then we slowly drive through the Windcrest Light Up event, enjoying the homes with displays of thousands of holiday lights and decorations. They are beautiful! Just to think about all the work that goes into decorating these homes for others to enjoy. Looking at all the lights and decorations on ordinary homes and trees is just a beautiful sight to ME!” Ann, Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director, “When our children were little, we would go to Mass on Christmas Eve and on the way home we would drive around the different neighborhoods and enjoy the outdoor light displays. The children were also looking up at the sky hoping to catch a glimpse of Santa. When we got home and Santa had already dropped off their gifts, everyone was allowed to open one present that evening. The rest were left to be opened on Christmas morning – after Santa made a second trip to deposit gifts he had left over in his sleigh.” Whether you continue your own family traditions, or are looking to start new ones of your own, we hope that this season you find yourself making joyful memories that will last a life-time.
Happy Holidays, NEISD Community Education
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August 2017
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