Everyone is always invited to a Reynolds family Christmas. Whether you are big or small purple or pink or don’t celebrate Christmas you are welcome. But that doesn’t mean you should come. Let me explain, our Christmas is a twisted and odd version of a normal family get together. No big parties, no fancy dinners and of course NO leaving the house! Our first family tradition is to open one present on Christmas Eve to build up the anticipation for Christmas day. My brother’s sister and I always stay awake on the top floor of our house trying to hear the trampling of reindeer on top of our roof. To this day none have succeeded.
I am usually the one who can’t sleep. With thoughts of electronics, food, toys and much more elaborately decorated in the most vibrant pinks, reds and greens in seemingly regular cardboard boxes, layering the downstairs floor of our house. On the faithful morning of Christmas we always start with the stockings. Stuffers filled with gag gifts and inside jokes, along with the unusual presents of a useful gift. Next we head into the family room with the Christmas tree lit up in the most vivacious way. I always go for the biggest present last. We always get movies for each other; our wonderful family room is turned into a movie theater and a library for all of the new books we have received. Under pounds of blankets we read and watch movies all day. Sitting by the fire and sharing memories of friend and family going about their routine. Tears are shed and laughs are traded between the family members. As I said you may want to come to our Christmas but in the long run we will send you home. It is a family Christmas that’s all.
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