Faith Filled Family Magazine December 2016 | Page 7

HOW TO HAVE

PEACE IN THE HOME
BY L. CARTER

T

he holidays are filled with
joy, laughter, and happiness. There are beautiful decorations, and lots of good
food and fellowship to look forward to. Most families plan large
gatherings and take turns visiting each others’ homes. Some
may do the gathering potluck
style and that way it takes the
pressure off of the host and/or
hostess to have to prepare the
entire meal in addition to ensuring the home is clean and prepared complete with décor, for
their guests.

you have not seen in a long time
– perhaps not since last year.
Some families get together every single holiday as part of their
tradition. This is easier for those
families who live in close proximity of each other. For those who
live greater distances apart, a
gathering once
or twice a year
is usually the
norm.

Many look forward to the
great
meals,
and plans preThere is usually travel involved. pared for their
Once there, families may en- family gatherjoy music, fellowship, and lots ings at the holiof different family traditions to days. Yet, not
uphold each year. It is good to all family gathbe able to see family members erings are high-

ly anticipated and filled with fun
and laughter. It is understandable that in families where there
is love and mutual respect for
one another, this may sound foreign. They look forward to their
gatherings and family events –
especially at the holiday season.