PIZZELLES - a Family tradition passed down

Having grown up in an Italian family there are many traditions that are passed down from generation to generation.   One that I seem to really enjoy is making Pizzelles.  These are cookies made with a gazillion eggs, butter and sugar , which are then pressed in a pizzelle maker to make a snowflake like pattern.  

Each year I make them for the Christmas season and each year my house fills with the smells of anise.  Everytime I smell this aroma it reminds me of one person - my Nonna.   The first time I made these cookies after Nonna had passed away I broke down and cried.  The aroma brought out such strong and powerful memories of her.   When I make them now I don't get so emotional , but I still spend most of the time thinking of her while I make them.  

I have my own pizzelle maker (a gift from my Nonna) and will pass it down to my children to one day carry on the tradition of PIZZELLES!!