There was a time when I used to celebrate all the major
festivals at home. Not necessarily because I believe in the rituals, but
because I thought it was good for the kids to have a strong cultural foundation,
so they could take their own decisions later on life. I would drive myself
crazy putting up appropriate floral decorations, making sweets, dressing the kids
in traditional wear.
Till I realized nobody really enjoyed it.
I’ve now decided not to celebrate any more festivals at home. At least I no longer wear myself out, and them scream because I am tired.
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| Flashback 2011- October |
2 comments:
Natasha - I think festivals can be an incredible amount of work so I don't blame you one bit for deciding not to go through that effort. There are lots of ways to give your sons a strong cultural foundation, and you are already giving them a strong and solid family life. That's what matters most.
Just having come through Christmas, when I am not even a christian (though raised as one) I can concurr. the whole thing gets so out of hand. I say take the parts of the festival that you and your family DO like and practice those. It might be special food or the flowers or just a chance to appreciate beauty. Who knows...that's what I'm trying to do.
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