Traditions

We don't have many traditions in our family. Neither does my husband's family. We start stories with words like, "We used to..", not "We started doing this when..."

Some people attribute the things they do each year, or continue with their children, as "traditions". They are not. It's more along the lines of, "Every year we watched The Sound of Music." Ahhh. Sweet. Well, it was because that was the only thing on tv and it was too cold to go out! Some tradition. Maybe that it was tradition is.


I have been heavy into Jane Austen as of late, and reading about their traditions. One in particular always intrigued me: passing down jewelry. Not just mother to daughter, but (grand)mother to son to bride. I know people still do this, but it isn't as common as it used to be.

It's kind of nice.

I don't know that I'd like to wear my mother-in-law's jewelry. Even my grandmother-in-law. And I am not sure I'd feel comfortable wearing my mother's or grandmother's jewelry. Some of that is quite delicate. And I live in a world wear women get their hands dirty, just like a man does. I doubt it would last to pass to my daughter or daughter-in-law.

But still.

I wouldn't mind starting a tradition.

I wear silver - .925 silver, hecho en Mexico is my favorite, but I take what I can get. Beautiful and intricate, but solid and classic. Rarely I may wear copper, and rarer still gold. Silver is so versatile - elegant, simple, and understated, or big, chic, and relaxed. The same piece can go from brunch at the corner cafe to dinner at an upscale, urban restaurant.

My daughter already loves my jewelry. And her favorite pieces are my favorite pieces.

As she grows, so do her tastes...and my jewelry box grows empty.

Does she just have good (expensive) taste? Does she just want to be like me? Does she associate happy times with them? I don't know and I don't think it matters. But I do know that she will get at least some of those pieces. As will my daughters-in-law.  And I hope that they continue to pass them down, telling stories to their children and grandchildren of the adventures that happened while wearing that piece.

Because I have had quite a few adventures, and plan on having more. And I am hoping that my girls and their girls continue to have adventures....all while wearing this gorgeous silver.

Yeah. I'd like that tradition.

Leslie in Texas