something you can't live without

A Letter we found~

This time of year is always filled with great tradition.  A tradition of mine is to make a gingerbread house.  It is great great activity that brings family together to have the opportunity to visit while spreading holiday cheer. 
This got me thinking about where the gingerbread house came from.  I started reading about the gingerbread house and found that it originated from the fairy tale published by the Brothers Grimm.  This fairy tale included the famous "Hansel and Gretel".  The fairy tale was published in the 1800's.  It never was a big deal overseas but, the gingerbread house really caught on here in the United States.
The gingerbread house in a simple symbol of the season for me and my family but the idea of a tradition carrying on for 100's of years makes me smile.  A tradition that brings a smile is more than just a tradition, it is a memory and a piece of you that you can pass on for years to come.  Our gingerbread party every year is not about the house we build, the candy, or the frosting.  It is about taking the time to cherish family and the moments you we have with each other.  Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukkah, Kwanzaa, or nothing at all, I hope you will remember the things that you bring you closer to the people you love are not only important but something you can't live without.
Happy Holidays,
      S.E. Walton