Last Tuesday I got my plane ticket to go spend Christmas in Washington with my boyfriend, Taylor's, family. He and I got talking about how this is going to work and what traditions each of us do with our families. It got me thinking about how families in the gospel are so very similar because we obey the Lord's commandments and live the words of the prophets, but we can also be so very different when it comes to our cultures and traditions. AND THAT"S OKAY.
I've come to realize, traditions are great because they bring family together. They bring love into the home. They unite. They are meaningful. Cultures are great because they both unite and teach. They show people that there isn't one correct way to do good or to be good. Culture is something that can have a great influence on a person and as long as the practices of the culture are wholesome and uplifting and center around Christ, then everyone can benefit from the different cultures.
A podcast was given by Linda Burton and Jean Stevens and from it came a great quote:
Heavenly Father created people to be different and he created man to be able to learn. He also has commanded us to love our neighbors. With this being known, I think it is such a blessing that we are all different; that we come from different backgrounds and have different traditions. We have the opportunity to learn from those around us and can see how each person centers their lives around Christ is different ways.
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