D you know I have had a similar experience. As a Catholic who married into a Jewish family we were able to gently (at first) blend the traditions of both families. Awkward at times but undaunted we persisted until my reluctant MIL started asking in October if she could buy an ornament yet. My parents listened intently to the cantor explaining the traditions that centered around the loss and burial of Gary's amazing brother....gone too soon. I still remember when your parents got engaged your Noni and Papa asked me to give them any advice that would help them be inclusive along the way. When my Dad passed away Gary and my girls made sure they stayed at his grave to shovel the earth into his burial site because although it wasn't a Catholic custom they believed it was a Jewish custom that they were comforted by.
You are so blessed to have this gift and so wise to know it's imprtance.
D you know I have had a similar experience. As a Catholic who married into a Jewish family we were able to gently (at first) blend the traditions of both families. Awkward at times but undaunted we persisted until my reluctant MIL started asking in October if she could buy an ornament yet. My parents listened intently to the cantor explaining the traditions that centered around the loss and burial of Gary's amazing brother....gone too soon. I still remember when your parents got engaged your Noni and Papa asked me to give them any advice that would help them be inclusive along the way. When my Dad passed away Gary and my girls made sure they stayed at his grave to shovel the earth into his burial site because although it wasn't a Catholic custom they believed it was a Jewish custom that they were comforted by.
You are so blessed to have this gift and so wise to know it's imprtance.
Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!