Traditions.

I am a fan of traditions. 

Christmas is full of traditions, and it's my favorite holiday. And favorite time of year. 

I've mentioned before that this year has been a bit difficult for me Christmas-wise. Don't seem to be able to feel the spirit. Where I get my Christmas spirit, are our traditions. Be it family or Finland. 

Come December 1st, and usually I have a batch of gingerbread cookies baking and a mug of glögi in my hand. 

I'm really looking forward to Christmas this year. To bake gingerbread cookies, to plan the menu for Christmas eve with Mum and cook. Ham will be left for M to handle, but this year I think I'll be taking notes. At least mental. 

Christmas eve. It has a schedule. I love it. It is so familiar and safe. In the morning, me and bro decorate the tree. Then it's sauna. Then church. And from church I'll walk back home with H. It's a great little tradition that we have. Little time for both of us to spend with a friend during an extremely family-oriented day. Once at home, we eat. Ham, casseroles, sauce, cheeses, Carelian pies, potatoes, dessert. Then it's gifts. And eating. And relaxing. And eating. 

Got to have your priorities right at Christmas. Eating. 

Or maybe there is a more spiritual message in Christmas...