Christmas Eve Notebook Revisited

Last year I wrote this post at Write. Click. Scrapbook. about my Christmas Eve notebook tradition.

The gist of the idea is this: every year, after I've played Santa, I take a midnight shot of the Christmas tree with its pile of gifts, and then I write in my Christmas Eve notebook. Here is where I focus on my emotional responses to what the holidays have brought so far, and what I am anticipating for the next day. We all work so hard to make sure Christmas is perfect for our kids! This little moment is the thing I do for me to help me feel peaceful and centered and refreshed.

Since that WCS post was done on Christmas Eve day last year, I had a couple of people ask me to remind them to do it this year. SO!

Here's your reminder. You don't have to make an altered notebook like I did. You just have to get a notebook that is dedicated to the experience, set aside some time on Christmas Eve, and write down what you are experiencing this year.

Happy writing!

Comments

[heidikins]

I love this idea. Absolutely love it.

xox

[Margot/NZ]

Such a good idea - I am so going to do this!

[Jamie]

so cute. You need to market your little notebook. I would buy one.....
:)
miss you! I feel like I haven't talked to you in ages.

[Dawn]

I love it!! Amy, what a fabulous idea.
I wish my mom, grandmothers, dad, grandfathers had thought to share their Christmas eve's and memories as they happened. The notebook will be a future project, I am inspired to take pictures and jot a few thoughts this year. Thanks!

[Chris S.]

I'd love to see your book sometime! What a great idea. :)