The Tradition of the Christmas Quilt
Our gift to you this Christmas
you will need next December one,
to begin a new family tradition
that creates some holiday fun.
You’ll unpack the Quilt with decorations
when you decorate for Christmas each year,
make a spot in your house you can place it
then it’s magic begins— do not fear .
Now twelve days before each Christmas—
which days it matters not—
gather your family on this “Christmas Quilt”
make sure each one has a spot.
Each night you’ll do something different
but remember to change through the years,
depending on the age of the children
for the memories I know they’ll hold dear.
Here’s some ideas I believe might help you
as you plan for the next Christmas year,
on the quilt sing a song , poem, story
or a movie to bring Christmas Cheer.
One night you might have a Christmas picnic;
on this quilt with your family around.
One night share some Christmas cookies
sing carols to see how you sound.
The most important thing to remember
as the memories of each year seem to grow,
bring the fun and excitement of Christmas-
the true meaning of Christmas they’ll know.
One night you might focus on talent
let the quilt be a stage they’ll stand on,
each child will feel they’re important
as you end with a prayer and a song.
You might let each child each take a turn
to sleep with the quilt in the night,
for there is nothing like a warm soft blanket
to have for your own wrapped up tight
There’s only one thing that I ask you
to do on the quilt Christmas Eve,
take turns and share your feelings
of our Savior and why you believe.
This “Christmas Quilt” is our gift we give
but it’s magic is all up to you,
so put it away—take it out the next year
make a plan so you’ll know what to do.
Traditions are magical and important
as each child grows up and goes on,
for they take with them memories of family
they’ll remember this long after your gone.
We Love you mom and dad.
