Can you Remember the Most Precious of Past Memories of Christmas?

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Lliam · Accepted Answer

I have soooo many, Paris. Christmas was always exciting when I was a kid. I got some really nice presents. I particularly remember the year when I got the exact 10 speed bike I had been hoping for. I may have been 8 or 9 years old. And there was the year when I got my first electric guitar when I was 12.

My sister and I would always wake up before dawn on Christmas and creep into the living room to try to see what was under the tree in the dark. Once our parents were up, we had to go to (Catholic) mass. Then, when we got home we hurriedly ate breakfast before gleefully checking our Christmas stockings and unwrapping presents.

We would enjoy watching the Macy's Christmas Day Parade, too.

Later in the day, we would go to my maternal grandparent's house to get more presents and have Christmas dinner. Other relatives were usually there, too.

Every year was very special. I cherish those memories.

Another memory I have is the year I moved into an apartment that had a high ceiling and a nook at one end of the living room that was paneled with mirrors. My family had always gotten 6' trees to fit in the house. But that year I bought an 8" footer and decorated the hell out of it with ornaments I had collected over the years, as well as lights. I made dinner and invited my family over to celebrate.

I celebrated one wonderful Christmas in Cincinnati with my future wife. That's where she was born and raised. It snowed and was my first "White Christmas". We had a wonderful Christmas with her mom and dad and very large family. But she also took me around to see the sights of the city like Fountain Square, the Observatory, the Festival of Lights at the Zoo, a horse drawn carriage downtown and other magical things during our week there.

In the cute, historic, touristy town near where we live now, they celebrate Victorian Christmas on December weekends. The town is all decorated. Shops are cheerfully decked out and many have free snacks and drinks like warm, spiced cider. There are also booths selling really fun foods and crafts, street performers and various kinds of really good musicians. There are people out strolling in traditional Victorian-era costumes. Santa and Mrs. Clause are out and about. There's even a guy roasting chestnuts on an open fire. It's quite magical.

WindAtMyBack · Accepted Answer

I don't have many memories of a specific Christmas. But as a more general memory I fondly remember back when nativity displays were still common. They were common at government buildings, but much more common at private companies and shopping centers. They were usually set up in the parking lot. They would usually have some sort of shelter, with the manger inside. Sometimes there were live actors playing the parts of the wise men, Joseph and Mary, etc. A lot of times they had lambs that the kids could pet. We usually went to see the nativity displays at night. There was usually soft Christmas music playing. The people were quiet. Noise just didn't seem to belong. The entire atmosphere was very calm and peaceful.

I also remember the big downtown window displays. This was before malls when everyone went downtown. They had winter scenes, Christmas scenes, model trains running through the whole thing, animated characters like Santa and elves.

The politically correct crowd ruined it in the 70s. They freaked out because of public displays of a religious holiday. But even without the religious context, it was still very peaceful - which is the entire purpose. It was peaceful, and for a kid it was magical.

As I got older, and lived far from family, Christmas was entirely about getting back home and seeing my family and friends. Just being there was what mattered.

ElizaPam · Accepted Answer

I do have precious Christmas memories. And they were never because I got a gift that was super nice and impressive but because I was a child surrounded by family who did the best they could. I thought life would always be that magical. The family circle will be unbroken! ❤️

menina · Accepted Answer

I have no memories of Christmas. I have no family and we only started celebrating Christmas in 2005.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

I remember driving home at 2 am on Christmas morning (4 hour drive) with my girlfriend sleeping in the passenger seat beside me, witnessing a spectacular meteor shower, and being assured that God was doing his best to make it a beautiful Christmas.

exitseven · Answer

I had some really awesome Christmases when I was little. We would go to my grandparents and my cousins would all be there. Lots of food and presents and my uncle had a polaroid camera and every year he would take pictures. This was before digital cameras.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

I remember lots of such moments but I'm not sure which year they were from, except the two years I got drums.

Razp_Sorbet · Answer

Playing giant Jenga in the back yard and the tower falling on my uncle's head

Interstate · Answer

I remember hearing the PA Lottery using "The 12 Days of Christmas" for their ad. I was in late Elementary School when this came out.

Wiredone · Answer

Yes I can remember them. When my kids were little, storming into our bedroom waking us up saying Santa came. They were so happy opening each gift.

collie22 · Answer

i remember when i was 8 i got a bike and my parents were still happy together , that was the best Christmas

KatherineJ · Answer

Every Christmas has at least one memory that is precious to me.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Half and half, Paris. Unfortunately, a lot of memories are lost by the time you get to be this old.

Likes2drive · Answer

Family gatherings, opening gifts together when my mom was alive

InferiorElegy · Answer

I don't have many good memories especially of Christmas.

douride2 · Answer

My most precious memories from Christmas was when the whole family would all get together at my grandmothers or my parents house. It was a long time ago now.

Itsathsuperthik1 · Answer

My grandmother being the glue that held the family together.

Phoenix98 · Answer

Just hanging out with the family really.

humanearth · Answer

We have them on film and home movies

bolverk · Answer

Full Family Christmas, no longer happens.

Sam_The_Savage · Answer

Yeah 2019 Christmas had threesome nonstop 2days ✌️

Massageman · Answer

Yes I can.

pizzalovershouse · Answer

Some moments

Iron_Man · Answer

Yes of course 👍

-Pex1994- · Answer

riding on santa's shoulders as a child

CubaPirate · Answer

Fortunately yeah

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