Christmas at the Snookery

CHRISTMAS AT THE SNOOKERY

Christmas at the Snookery continues to change from year to year, as the clan continues to grow.  We had 4 generations altogether again this year which was very special.  

Years ago it was simpler.  My mother in law was German and so we always celebrated it on Christmas Eve as much of Europe do.   It was lovely to think we were enjoying a wonderful meal and opening presents while the rest of the UK were still frantically trying to buy their last bits and pieces.  Then on Christmas Day we went to my parents and celebrated it again the English way.  Looking back to those days we certainly had it good.  As our parents got older, we then carried on the same tradition but hosted it ourselves and my husband has become the cook each year which is wonderful and he does a great job.

Now two of our children are married and have children of their own, which is always a bit of a squeeze in our small lounge, pictured above. No longer able to have the meal on Christmas Eve in the evening, we get together for lunch, which means babies and great grandads can get an early night.  Christmas Day for now is the main celebration day, I guess it will change again in years to come.

Seeing Christmas through the eyes of children is always lovely.  I had a few special moments this year with the grandchildren.  Looking at the Christmas Tree with one of my grandaughters who is only 18 months old was special.  In her own language we had a lovely conversation about the lights and baubles hanging there, completely mesmerised by it all.  A moment with my grandson who decided he would show me his new book and a very special moment seeing our newest grandaughter who is now 6 months old, sitting next to her cousin and looking at a book together.  So glad I have it on video, I can relive it again and again.

Then there were those moments when you realise that putting together a scooter before giving it to your grandson would have been a good idea!!


Now we are in those few days before the celebrations of the New Year begin.  Time for reflection on the past year and anticipation of what the new year may hold.  Good or bad, whatever lies ahead, we know we can be sure that our loving Heavenly Father holds us in His hands, leading and guiding us into a year He has already seen from beginning to end.


I trust you too have had a good Christmas and may we wish and pray you have a good year ahead too.