Radcliffe Radiance
Looking for the Sparkle
O Christmas Card
Christmas is a magical, beautiful time of year. The lights, the delicious goodies saved for this special season, the lovely decorations, and the special gatherings give us an excuse to dress up in our festive outfits. One of my very favorite parts about Christmas is the Christmas cards. I love seeing them in my mailbox. Opening the cards to read little notes, Christmas letters, and cards that have pictures in them are a favorite part of my day.
I love receiving Christmas cards and hearing from friends and family, new and old, from near and far. Each card is a precious reminder of a relationship and a connection. In looking at pictures in Christmas cards, it is always wonderful to see how much children or families have changed over the course of a year. It makes me pause to consider how much my own children have grown. Sometimes it's hardest to see growth when it happens under your own nose!
As our children quickly age, it is the notes, cards, homemade ornaments, and artwork that I seem to value more than ever. The wonky handwriting, primitive pictures, and thoughts about an occasion help to capture a precious moment in time. The obscure note to Santa left with milk and cookies may seem like a scrap of paper at the time, but I encourage you to save some of these "life examples" so in the upcoming years you can reminisce together about your children's growth. Holding that withering piece of construction paper can sometimes feel like just for a moment, you have a portal back in time.
Thank you for the connection and relationship you have with our amazing school.
Wishing you peace and all things merry and bright,
Head of School
