Traditions. You know what it takes to make a tradition? Repetition! If you do it twice you can call it a tradition. I love traditions. All over the world people have different traditions for this time of year. Some people string lights upon their houses. Which makes it easier for me to land. Others put up glorious Christmas trees. Some people put on Christmas plays and pageants. Many gather in churches to celebrate the birth of the Christ child. It may be the only day they’ve gone to church all year long. One of my favorite traditions is Boxing Day celebrated in Great Britain and other counties around the world. Throughout the year these people keep a box by their front door into which they place their change from their pockets all year round. And on Dec. 26th the day after Christmas called Boxing Day they empty the contents of the box and give its contents to the poor. They give this money in thanks for all the blessings they have received throughout the year. This year be the Santa in you, start a new tradition, it is these traditions that connect us to our past. Merry Christmas.