TAs my children grow up, it gets more challenging to involve them in Christmas and our old traditions. My youngest daughter, who was traveling, sent me a text from a nightclub in Bangkok with a photo and a comment about a spliff. My middle son went to be with his girlfriend on Boxing Day. My eldest daughter had to work a shift at the veterinary hospital on Christmas Day, so she was only available for a few hours. We had a small argument on the 23rd, which limited our communication.
Making Christmas memorable this year was tough. But I had a plan. And that plan was “Just Dance 2025.”
Initially hesitant to play arcade dance games, I was amazed to see someone showcasing their Dance Dance Revolution skills in London. This inspired me to set up Dancing Stage MegaMix on a PS2 at home. Despite neglecting my gym equipment, I focused on dancing on the mat daily and even perfected my moves on Cure’s The Love Cats in the mid-2000s.
For this year’s Christmas, I planned a leisurely breakfast, prepared Mushroom Wellington as a peace offering for my vegan daughter, woke up my son, exchanged gifts, surprised them with Just Dance, prepared dinner, and danced until late evening before taking my daughter home.
A snowstorm and multiple phone calls on Christmas Eve and Day added chaos to our plans. I had to make last-minute adjustments, like borrowing a truck to pick up my daughter, leading to a stressful situation akin to Nakatomi Plaza from Die Hard.
Despite the chaotic unwrapping of gifts, we managed to enjoy playing Just Dance as a family, even if dinner plans went awry. It was a tough decision to prioritize the game over dinner, but sometimes as a father, you have to make those tough calls.
However, technical difficulties arose with setting up the game, including the need for additional controllers and charging issues. Eventually, we managed to overcome these hurdles and have a memorable Christmas dance-off.
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Using our phones as controllers, we managed to play and enjoy Just Dance as a family. It brought us closer together and added a spark of joy to our Christmas celebration, despite the initial challenges.
By dancing to some classic tunes like Abba, we found a common ground and shared moments of laughter and fun. Just Dance truly saved our Christmas and created lasting memories for us to cherish.
Despite the challenges and chaos, we managed to find joy and connection through music and dance, reaffirming the true spirit of Christmas for our family.
Source: www.theguardian.com
