Global Gals Holiday – Sponsor-a-Family for Interfaith Communities
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December 7, 2023 Thursday
Attendees: Alexis, Angela, Emily, Janice, Julie, Krista, Linda, Megan, Sandra, Susan, Suzanne, Shea
We started by sharing our favorite holiday films. Popular titles: White Christmas, A Christmas Story, Elf, A Wonderful Life, Charlie Brown Christmas, Love Actually, The Holiday.
We also shared memorable holiday traditions. Of course, my favorite holiday tradition is the Global Gals holiday party and gift giving to a family in need. I encouraged everyone to share something other than our 15+ year Global Gals tradition!
Let me do my best to recall memories that we shared.
- Christmas stockings in bed
- Frozen strawberry daquiris
- Baking and decorating Christmas cookies
- Stringing popcorn and cranberries
- Cheesy Egg dish made by mom
- Family, family, family
- Beach visits on Christmas day
- Opening gifts on Christmas Eve
- Quiet, peaceful, relaxing alone time
- English Christmas crackers and wearing paper crowns ALL day
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Our gathering kicked off with a delightful discussion about our cherished holiday films. Among the crowd favorites were timeless classics like “White Christmas,” “A Christmas Story,” “Elf,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “Love Actually,” and “The Holiday.”
Beyond cinematic delights, we ventured into the realm of cherished holiday traditions. While my personal highlight is the heartwarming Global Gals holiday party coupled with the joyous act of giving to a family in need, I urged everyone to share experiences beyond our longstanding 15+ year tradition.
Let me recollect some of the heartwarming memories that were generously shared among us:
- The thrill of discovering Christmas stockings in bed
- Sipping on frozen strawberry daiquiris to add a refreshing twist to the festivities
- Engaging in the time-honored tradition of baking and adorning Christmas cookies
- Stringing together popcorn and cranberries to create festive decorations
- Indulging in a cheesy egg dish masterfully crafted by a beloved mom
- Embracing the essence of the season with a resounding emphasis on family bonds
- Breaking away from convention with beach visits on Christmas day
- Anticipating and unwrapping gifts with eager enthusiasm on Christmas Eve
- Reveling in quiet, peaceful, and relaxing alone time as a holiday indulgence
- Embracing the whimsy of English Christmas crackers, complete with wearing paper crowns throughout the day
Our collective reminiscing painted a vibrant tapestry of holiday joy and tradition, proving once again that the magic of the season lies in the shared moments and unique rituals that define this special time of year.
