Emerald’s Gem Box: Merry Christmas

The countdown is finally over … Christmas is here! Let the fun begin! Hundreds of glasses of milk and cookies will be left out, with only crumbs and an empty glass left for the children to find the next morning. No matter what our age, magic fills the air.  Traditions and family gatherings make this a special time for all. When my two girls were young, we always had “special reindeer food” that Cheltsie and Brooke sprinkled in our front yard so that the reindeer would be sure to find our house. (Recipe = oatmeal and glitter.) (The glitter is used so that it sparkles and is sure to ‘catch the reindeers’ attention while flying overhead’). Always remember that today