Until I was about 10 or so I thought that Christmas Eve was the day. When my mom was growing up her family always celebrated on the eve by opening all of their presents and so we continued this tradition. I still kind of think of Christmas as occuring on the 24th. If you celebrate Christmas, is today or tomorrow more significant for you?
This being a holiday and all, it’s an extra special COMMENT COMMIT!
I just returned from an awesome 40 minute run. It’s cold, crisp, and clear and an absolutely gorgeous morning here in WV.
Yesterday I gifted myself with a 10 pound kettlebell and was hoping to get a little strength training in but I am getting picked up by my mother-in-law soon. She and I are heading to Northern Virginia to Tate’s sister’s for the weekend (Tate will drive up from Charlottesville). I’ve been wanting to check out kettlebell training for a while and finally convinced myself to buy one. I am really looking forward to swinging it around!
Do you have plans to get moving today? Today may be an excellent time to take a rest day. On the other hand, if you’re like me than getting some exercise in today will make the time with family and the holiday food all the more enjoyable. It’s always important to find the balance between doing things just for you and caring for others and fulfilling obligations.
A very happy holiday to you and yours!
I’ve been eyeing a kettle bell too! You’ll have to post about it – and if you like it! When I was growing up we always opened on Christmas eve – and then “Santa” brought a few more gifts to open in the morning. Since I’ve been married we open 1 on Christmas eve and the rest in the morning. Have a great day!
In my family, we have always celebrated Christmas eve (special meal, opening presents, Christmas Eve service at church, and deserts, tea and games after the service). Now we celebrate as a large family over new years but Christmas eve is still special. Merry Christmas (eve)
I’ve been wanting a kettle bell! Good for you. 🙂
We do special things on both days. “Day” was always more about gift exchange; “Eve” we have the town Santa Party & often an extended family party. Dave & I have sort of done most of our own celebrating on winter solstice & Christmas Eve though.
I went on a short run with the pup this morning…but she sort of spoiled it by being a punk & ignoring me to go say hello to everyone/dog we passed. I finished up working my triceps because I feel they’ve needed a little more focus lately.
We always get to open presents on Christmas Eve…but it’s a Polish tradition so we don’t have to feel guilty about it 😉
Merry Christmas to you too!
That’s why we opened presents on the eve too, my Polish Nana!
Pappy was so Irish! Your Nana is Polish/Ukranian. Both practiced Catholicism and enjoyed making tons of pierogis for Christmas (eve)
EKK! Of course!!! This was a total case of doing too many things at once!
Never tried a kettle ball, but am intrigued.
Jillian Michaels has a newish workout video totally
for kettle balls.
It’s a lovely Christmas day here in South Korea, not too cold, so my husband and I went for a nice walk.
My family celebrates a very Italian Christmas Eve … and we open gifts on Christmas Eve too! It started as one gift on Christmas Eve, and now that we’re adults, we open ALL gifts on Christmas Eve. I even passed the tradition on to my husband 🙂
As for kettlebells, LOVE them! I’ve been doing a kettlebell routine about 2x a week for a month now and already feel a difference. And I feel like it’s improved my running too. Can’t wait to hear how you like it.
Hope you had a very merry Christmas Eve … and Day!!