Well, it’s almost February, which means the “holidays” are over. The temperature is getting warmer and those giant piles of snow in the parking lot are getting smaller and smaller with each day. As I see Christmas trees finally being taken down and left on the curbs, it gave me pause to think about what I enjoy so much about the holidays (other than the days off of work, which are always awesome.) It also made me start to wonder why there are certain excellent holiday traditions that are only present during the holidays. With the idea of extending my favorite Christmas traditions throughout the year, I came up with a list of 5 things that I believe should not be restricted to the Christmas season.
1. Eggnog – Why don’t we drink eggnog year round? I understand that it’s full of calories and isn’t exactly healthy for you, but it’s so good! Surely it shouldn’t be a crime to indulge in a little ‘nog once or twice a month during the non-winter months?
2. Gift Giving – The occasions for giving someone a gift are too far and few between. Christmas, birthdays and anniversaries are pretty much it. Out of 365 days, we’ll only give someone a gift on 3 of them? That’s less than 0.1%. We should give more gifts – whether it’s a gift of time, a wrapped gift you bought at the store, or even a hand-made card. Gifts rock.
3. Christmas Lights – There’s something that is so happy about Christmas lights. They come in different colors or are simply white. Some of them blink, others flash in fun patterns, and some are on as constant beacons of light to shine light in the darkness. Having Christmas lights up is like bringing the stars down to street level. Nights are much prettier with Christmas lights and I would support a petition to start a new line of Spring, Summer, and Fall lights. Or “Just because I like lights” Lights.
4. Celebration of Jesus – As they’ll say in Christmas commercials, “He’s the reason for the season.” But He is really the reason for everything, not just for Christmas. The whole reason many of us continue in our walks to grow closer to God, and the path for us to walk to grow closer to God, is through the big JC – Jesus Christ. That’s cause for celebrating Christ for more than just the 4 weeks before December 25th. It’s even bigger than celebrating Him every Sunday. I believe that as Christians who are walking in Christ, we should celebrate Jesus every day, every hour, with everything we do. All unto the Lord!
5. Peace on Earth, Good Will Towards Man – Why do we say this only during the holidays? This should be a constant desire and prayer for all of us. Otherwise, it’s “war on earth, hate men.” That is not good. The spirit of loving others and having peace and harmony on earth (heaven on earth anyone?) is a desire of my heart. Let’s strive to achieve this all year. Let’s put forth the thoughts ad prayers that this can be attained NOW and can be ever-lasting.
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My favorite holiday tradition is our family Christmas Party when all of us who live in different parts of the country can finally see each other even if it is only once a year atleast we can be together that one time.
My favorite holiday tradition is our family Christmas Party when all of us who live in different parts of the country can finally see each other even if it is only once a year atleast we can be together that one time.
I hear from friends that I haven't heard from in months every Christmas I wish this tradition was year round.:) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! 🙂
I hear from friends that I haven't heard from in months every Christmas I wish this tradition was year round.
🙂 Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! 🙂
I wish they had Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte year-around. 🙂 And, for a less frivolous tradition :P, reading the Christmas story, all gathered around the tree with hearts filled with joy, is probably my top holiday tradition!
I wish they had Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte year-around. 🙂 And, for a less frivolous tradition :P, reading the Christmas story, all gathered around the tree with hearts filled with joy, is probably my top holiday tradition!
I really wish Christmas lights were acceptable year round. I love them, especially in the gloomy Minnesota winter – yuck! It brings a nice cheer =)
I really wish Christmas lights were acceptable year round. I love them, especially in the gloomy Minnesota winter – yuck! It brings a nice cheer =)
I wish the spirit of giving to those less fortunate was something that more people did year round!
I wish the spirit of giving to those less fortunate was something that more people did year round!
I would like to eat all that I want more than just on Christmas!
I would like to eat all that I want more than just on Christmas!
I wish te family togetherness was year round. I don't like seeing my family just once a year.hippopurplemonkey at yahoo dot com
I wish te family togetherness was year round. I don't like seeing my family just once a year.
hippopurplemonkey at yahoo dot com
Love traditions as I grew up without having many, so Christmas is a good time to begin new ones or share with friends in theirs.
Love traditions as I grew up without having many, so Christmas is a good time to begin new ones or share with friends in theirs.
I wish the holiday tradition of compassion for others was a year round tradition.
I wish the holiday tradition of compassion for others was a year round tradition.
I wish that Christmas gift giving was year round!
I wish that Christmas gift giving was year round!
I love fruitcake. I want fruitcake all year long to be the new tradition.
I love fruitcake. I want fruitcake all year long to be the new tradition.
I wish the spirit of giving went on all year long.The children that you bought the toys for in December, may be going hungry in May.I once worked in a rest home and the only time that some of our ladies had visitors was at Christmas.I thought that was so sad.I wish that the tradition of visiting family went on all year long:)
I wish the spirit of giving went on all year long.The children that you bought the toys for in December, may be going hungry in May.I once worked in a rest home and the only time that some of our ladies had visitors was at Christmas.I thought that was so sad.I wish that the tradition of visiting family went on all year long:)
thanksgiving! I love family reunions and good food.
thanksgiving! I love family reunions and good food.
keeping the nativity set out
keeping the nativity set out
My favorite Holiday tradition is making ginger bread houses with my kids. I'd love to do this year round. The kids have so much fun. Thanks so much.
My favorite Holiday tradition is making ginger bread houses with my kids. I'd love to do this year round. The kids have so much fun. Thanks so much.
I wish gift giving was a year round tradition instead of just christmas! It would certainly put less stress on the wallet round that time of year!
I wish gift giving was a year round tradition instead of just christmas! It would certainly put less stress on the wallet round that time of year!
I wish holiday baking wasn't just for Christmas! Why don't we have those cookie sharing parties all-year 'round? That way, we could perfect the recipes we've acquired from others by the time Christmas arrives!spitfyr323 at hotmail dot com
I wish holiday baking wasn't just for Christmas! Why don't we have those cookie sharing parties all-year 'round? That way, we could perfect the recipes we've acquired from others by the time Christmas arrives!
spitfyr323 at hotmail dot com
I wish that Black Friday deasl were around all year and the day sales of the day after Christmas too. Every year my friends and I go out in the wee hours of the morning the day after Thanksgiving we make a day out of it and when done we all go out to eat lunch.
I wish that Black Friday deasl were around all year and the day sales of the day after Christmas too. Every year my friends and I go out in the wee hours of the morning the day after Thanksgiving we make a day out of it and when done we all go out to eat lunch.
listening to christmas music while we bake and decorate sugar cookies
listening to christmas music while we bake and decorate sugar cookies
I wish some of the classic Christmas songs, especially the ones that emphasize the birth of Christ, were played all year long.
I wish some of the classic Christmas songs, especially the ones that emphasize the birth of Christ, were played all year long.
My favorite tradition is that every Christmas Eve friends and family gather we prepare many fish dishes. We cook and eat together. We talk and share warmth, love and comfort. We drink good wine and toast the season.bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
My favorite tradition is that every Christmas Eve friends and family gather we prepare many fish dishes. We cook and eat together. We talk and share warmth, love and comfort. We drink good wine and toast the season.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
I wish that the scented candles that they sell during the holidays were available year round (not that I don't buy enough to use all year!), but it would be nice to have them available all the time!
I wish that the scented candles that they sell during the holidays were available year round (not that I don't buy enough to use all year!), but it would be nice to have them available all the time!
Aren’t humans amazing? They kill wildlife – birds, deer, all kinds of cats, coyotes, beavers, groundhogs, mice and foxes by the million in order to protect their domestic animals and their feed.
Then they kill domestic animals by the billion and eat them. This in turn kills people by the million, because eating all those animals leads to degenerative – and fatal – – health conditions like heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and cancer.
So then humans spend billions of dollars torturing and killing millions of more animals to look for cures for these diseases.
Elsewhere, millions of other human beings are being killed by hunger and malnutrition because food they could eat is being used to fatten domestic animals.
Meanwhile, few people recognize the absurdity of humans, who kill so easily and violently, and once a year send out cards praying for “Peace on Earth.”
~Revised Preface to Old MacDonald’s Factory Farm by C. David Coates~
Check out this informative and inspiring video on why people choose vegan: http://veganvideo.org/
Also see Gary Yourofsky: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bagt5L9wXGo
I wish the entire family would get together at least once a month to catch up, play games and enjoy each others' company.
I wish Christmas cookies were baked ALL year long! Thanks!
We eat homemade tamales and capeotada on christmas eve and latkes during chanukah – wish it was all year long!tvollowitz at aol dot com
I wish the entire family would get together at least once a month to catch up, play games and enjoy each others' company.
I wish Christmas cookies were baked ALL year long! Thanks!
We eat homemade tamales and capeotada on christmas eve and latkes during chanukah – wish it was all year long!
tvollowitz at aol dot com
Every New Year's Eve, me and my mom make a home made sausage bread and then we sit down and watch The Godfather movie. It's a family tradition.
Every New Year's Eve, me and my mom make a home made sausage bread and then we sit down and watch The Godfather movie. It's a family tradition.
Our favorite holiday tradition is a large family gathering on Christmas eve with Chinese food, love, and laughter.
Our favorite holiday tradition is a large family gathering on Christmas eve with Chinese food, love, and laughter.
I wish pecan pie were a year round tradition, but in our house, it's limited strictly to the holidays – a shame really!
I wish pecan pie were a year round tradition, but in our house, it's limited strictly to the holidays – a shame really!
I really do wish houses stayed decorated with lights year round, I love how they light up the neighborhood!
I really do wish houses stayed decorated with lights year round, I love how they light up the neighborhood!
I wish the spirit of Christmas would last all year long. People seem to be kinder & more tolerant.Ellen[email protected]
I wish the spirit of Christmas would last all year long. People seem to be kinder & more tolerant.
Ellen
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I wish the spirit of kindness lasted all year-round. We get so caught up in life the rest of the year that sometimes we forget to be kind to one another.
I wish the spirit of kindness lasted all year-round. We get so caught up in life the rest of the year that sometimes we forget to be kind to one another.
I love this type of giveaway! Bath and body works is so good and they have the best scents! I used to make a bd cake with candles when my kids were little and on Christmas eve lunch wed sing happy birthday to Jesus!
I love this type of giveaway! Bath and body works is so good and they have the best scents! I used to make a bd cake with candles when my kids were little and on Christmas eve lunch wed sing happy birthday to Jesus!
I wish Christmas movies would aire all year, I love them!
Opening presents together! I mean we get birthday presents and stuff the rest of the year, but each on an individual day. It's such fun to open them all at once as a family!
Opening presents together! I mean we get birthday presents and stuff the rest of the year, but each on an individual day. It's such fun to open them all at once as a family!
I wish that the charitable spirit was a year round tradition. If everyone would volunteer to help someone less fortunate once a month, what a wonderful world this would be!
I wish that the charitable spirit was a year round tradition. If everyone would volunteer to help someone less fortunate once a month, what a wonderful world this would be!
Aren’t humans amazing? They kill wildlife – birds, deer, all kinds of cats, coyotes, beavers, groundhogs, mice and foxes by the million in order to protect their domestic animals and their feed. Then they kill domestic animals by the billion and eat them. This in turn kills people by the million, because eating all those animals leads to degenerative – and fatal – – health conditions like heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and cancer. So then humans spend billions of dollars torturing and killing millions of more animals to look for cures for these diseases. Elsewhere, millions of other human beings are being killed by hunger and malnutrition because food they could eat is being used to fatten domestic animals. Meanwhile, few people recognize the absurdity of humans, who kill so easily and violently, and once a year send out cards praying for “Peace on Earth.” ~Revised Preface to Old MacDonald’s Factory Farm by C. David Coates~Check out this informative and inspiring video on why people choose vegan: http://veganvideo.org/Also see Gary Yourofsky: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bagt5L9wXGo
I love love love love getting cards, of all kinds, but I wish people just dropped cards in the mail all year round. Or different “holiday” cards all year round because I adore getting them and the happiness they bring is unmatched.
I love love love love getting cards, of all kinds, but I wish people just dropped cards in the mail all year round. Or different “holiday” cards all year round because I adore getting them and the happiness they bring is unmatched.
“Tell me what Holiday tradition you wish was year round.” I wish the spirit of Christmas was kept and remembered EVERYday, not just during the month of December. Also, our family caroling is WAY too much fun! More caroling through out the year would be fun****
“Tell me what Holiday tradition you wish was year round.” I wish the spirit of Christmas was kept and remembered EVERYday, not just during the month of December. Also, our family caroling is WAY too much fun! More caroling through out the year would be fun****
I wish Valentine's was all year round because we all need to say 'I Love You” more often.
I wish Valentine's was all year round because we all need to say 'I Love You” more often.
I wish Christmas movies would aire all year, I love them!
I love hearing from people via cards that you only hear from once a year. Wish it could be at least monthly.
I love hearing from people via cards that you only hear from once a year. Wish it could be at least monthly.
I like the tradition of loved ones all gathering to share a meal.That would be nice to see more of.
I like the tradition of loved ones all gathering to share a meal.
That would be nice to see more of.
Aside from wishing that people were more inclined to care for others (everyone, not just their families) the entire year, I guess the other 'tradtition' that would be nice to have year round would be the connections that are kept up with others by the yearly Christmas card!
Aside from wishing that people were more inclined to care for others (everyone, not just their families) the entire year, I guess the other 'tradtition' that would be nice to have year round would be the connections that are kept up with others by the yearly Christmas card!
It would be cool to have Christmas cookies all year!
It would be cool to have Christmas cookies all year!
I wish Bath and Body Works would have some of their christmas scents available all year.
I wish Bath and Body Works would have some of their christmas scents available all year.
I WISH PEOPLE WERE AS NICE AND GIVING ALL YEAR LONG AS THEY ARE AT CHRISTMAS TIME
I WISH PEOPLE WERE AS NICE TO OTHER PEOPLE ALL YEAR LONG AS THEY ARE AT CHRISTMAS TIME
I WISH PEOPLE WERE AS NICE AND GIVING ALL YEAR LONG AS THEY ARE AT CHRISTMAS TIME
I WISH PEOPLE WERE AS NICE TO OTHER PEOPLE ALL YEAR LONG AS THEY ARE AT CHRISTMAS TIME
Good will towards men – I wish we did that year round. People are so giving and friendly during the holidays, but we should all make an effort for all 12 months.
Good will towards men – I wish we did that year round. People are so giving and friendly during the holidays, but we should all make an effort for all 12 months.
I wish people would give to charity all year as much as they do for christmas I SAY TOYS FOR TOTS YEAR ROUND
I wish people would give to charity all year as much as they do for christmas I SAY TOYS FOR TOTS YEAR ROUND
My favorite part of the holidays is putting up our Christmas tree. We usually do it the weekend after Thanksgiving, and my husband and son and I bake cookies, light holiday candles and talk about each ornament and where it came from.
What a fabulous, wonderful, grrreat, generous, special, fantastic, and terrific prize!
What a fabulous, wonderful, grrreat, generous, special, fantastic, and terrific prize!
I wish they had gingerbread lattes at Starbucks year round!
I wish they had gingerbread lattes at Starbucks year round!
I wish all the baking and cooking were year-round. I love the spirit of being in the kitchen to make things for others!
I wish all the baking and cooking were year-round. I love the spirit of being in the kitchen to make things for others!
My favorite tradition is when the darling and I stay up all night and wrap presents! We have a small glass of wine and talk about everything, our hopes for the coming new year, our love for one another, etc.
My favorite tradition is when the darling and I stay up all night and wrap presents! We have a small glass of wine and talk about everything, our hopes for the coming new year, our love for one another, etc.
I love decorating the Christmas the tree. All the ornaments have so many memories. Thanks for the chance.[email protected].net
I love decorating the Christmas the tree. All the ornaments have so many memories. Thanks for the chance.
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My favorite part of the holidays is putting up our Christmas tree. We usually do it the weekend after Thanksgiving, and my husband and son and I bake cookies, light holiday candles and talk about each ornament and where it came from.
The positive spirit
The positive spirit
I wish that the giving spirit and goodwill to all was present year round.
I wish that the giving spirit and goodwill to all was present year round.
So I could see my family year-round!
So I could see my family year-round!
I love your post-I agree with everything you say! My favorite tradition is listening to Christmas carols, I suppose I could do that all year if I wanted.smchester at gmail dot com
I love your post-I agree with everything you say! My favorite tradition is listening to Christmas carols, I suppose I could do that all year if I wanted.
smchester at gmail dot com
I follow you on Google Friend Connect.
I follow you on Google Friend Connect.
I wish the holiday drinks at Starbucks were year-round! They've worked their way into my holiday traditions, but I wouldn't complain if I could get a pumpkin spice frappucino in July. 🙂
I wish the holiday drinks at Starbucks were year-round! They've worked their way into my holiday traditions, but I wouldn't complain if I could get a pumpkin spice frappucino in July. 🙂
my favorite tradition is having christmas lights.
my favorite tradition is having christmas lights.
Why do I only bake pannetone at Christmas? I'm going to bake it more often!
Why do I only bake pannetone at Christmas? I'm going to bake it more often!
Giving presents, of course
Giving presents, of course
I like the big dinner with family. I think it would be nice to do at least once every one or two months!! I also love the idea of seasonal lights. What a pretty way to brighten and decorate your house and neighborhood.cyclona66(at)aol(dot)com
I like the big dinner with family. I think it would be nice to do at least once every one or two months!!
I also love the idea of seasonal lights. What a pretty way to brighten and decorate your house and neighborhood.
cyclona66(at)aol(dot)com
i like the tree…the smell, the light, the beauty…my sis actually loves the tree too, so she has a fake mini one that she decorates with other holiday items year round
i like the tree…the smell, the light, the beauty…my sis actually loves the tree too, so she has a fake mini one that she decorates with other holiday items year round
I would love to eat like it's a holiday every single day of the year! 🙂
I would love to eat like it's a holiday every single day of the year! 🙂
Every Christmas Eve, before we open our presents, we drive around to look at Christmas lights. Thank you!
Every Christmas Eve, before we open our presents, we drive around to look at Christmas lights. Thank you!
my favorite holiday tradition is baking cinnamon rolls on christmas morning before all the family arrives, its a special time with me and my immediate family after the opening of presents has occurred
my favorite holiday tradition is baking cinnamon rolls on christmas morning before all the family arrives, its a special time with me and my immediate family after the opening of presents has occurred
I wish the holiday tradition of drinking eggnog was year round. I love it! I hate only being able to buy it for a couple of months out of the year. Thanks!
I wish the holiday tradition of drinking eggnog was year round. I love it! I hate only being able to buy it for a couple of months out of the year. Thanks!
I wish our tradition of having a big family dinner was year-round, but unfortunately my family is spread across the country, so it only happens once a year.
I wish our tradition of having a big family dinner was year-round, but unfortunately my family is spread across the country, so it only happens once a year.
Singing with my dad! Every year on Christmas Eve he gets out his old Christmas records and starts singing and it's so wonderful to listen to him and sing along. I would love to be able to share this with him more than once a year.lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
Singing with my dad! Every year on Christmas Eve he gets out his old Christmas records and starts singing and it's so wonderful to listen to him and sing along. I would love to be able to share this with him more than once a year.
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
I'd love to sing “O Come O Come Emmanuel” in worship year-round.
I'd love to sing “O Come O Come Emmanuel” in worship year-round.
I would love to spend more quality year round with my family since that's tradition during Christmas time!
I would love to spend more quality year round with my family since that's tradition during Christmas time!
I just wish the spirit of Christmas would be all year round, people are a little more kinder it seems.
I just wish the spirit of Christmas would be all year round, people are a little more kinder it seems.
My favorite holiday tradition I'd like to share year-round is family dinners with my extended family
My favorite holiday tradition I'd like to share year-round is family dinners with my extended family
Definitely the specially prepared foods & desserts…As long as they are enjoyed in moderation its okay.
Definitely the specially prepared foods & desserts…As long as they are enjoyed in moderation its okay.
I have to admit it; I love the Christmas lights and the goodwill in the air. ( I use clear lights on our enclosed patio by the pool in the summer and paper lighted lanterns – wink)tsue1136 at yahoo dot com
I have to admit it; I love the Christmas lights and the goodwill in the air. ( I use clear lights on our enclosed patio by the pool in the summer and paper lighted lanterns – wink)
tsue1136 at yahoo dot com
I wish family dinners that we have around the holidays happened all year round.
I wish family dinners that we have around the holidays happened all year round.
I wish every morning felt like Christmas morning. There is nothing like that anticipation.
I wish every morning felt like Christmas morning. There is nothing like that anticipation.
I'd like to see Christmas lights/decorations year round.
I'd like to see Christmas lights/decorations year round.
I wish people would leave their lights up year round. One of our favorite traditions is driving around and looking at them
I wish people would leave their lights up year round. One of our favorite traditions is driving around and looking at them
I wish we could have the tradition of getting the whole family together for a holiday dinner throughout the year.
I wish we could have the tradition of getting the whole family together for a holiday dinner throughout the year.
We have a family reunion every year at the holidays. I wish I could see my family members all year long. Thanks.
We have a family reunion every year at the holidays. I wish I could see my family members all year long. Thanks.
My favorite holiday tradition is our family get togethers.
My favorite holiday tradition is our family get togethers.
I wish my kids would leave Santa a snack out every night before bedtime. After all someone has to eat those cookies 🙂
I wish my kids would leave Santa a snack out every night before bedtime. After all someone has to eat those cookies 🙂
a holiday tradition that i wish was year round is baking cookies like a madwoman!
a holiday tradition that i wish was year round is baking cookies like a madwoman!
I wish spending time with extended family lasted year round
I wish spending time with extended family lasted year round
not sure if my comment took! I look spending time with family and friends – wish this lasted year round
not sure if my comment took! I look spending time with family and friends – wish this lasted year round
Our family has a cookie decorating party the week before Christmas every year:)mscoffee77(AT)juno(DOT)com
Our family has a cookie decorating party the week before Christmas every year:)
mscoffee77(AT)juno(DOT)com
seeing my family.amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
seeing my family.
amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
I really wish that the simple act of everyone getting together could last year round. I see some people only once a year, over Christmas time, and we have so much fun together. I wish we could do that at least once a month!Amanda [email protected] dot com
I really wish that the simple act of everyone getting together could last year round. I see some people only once a year, over Christmas time, and we have so much fun together. I wish we could do that at least once a month!
Amanda Barnes
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Hearing from family and friends!
Hearing from family and friends!
Our family lives so far apart that one of the only times we all get together in one place is during the holiday season. I wish we could all be together more often during the year.
Our family lives so far apart that one of the only times we all get together in one place is during the holiday season. I wish we could all be together more often during the year.
Baking cookies and listening to music – always a blast being with the family and just having a great time!
Baking cookies and listening to music – always a blast being with the family and just having a great time!
I would love the happy family times
I would love the happy family times
Would love to win !!
Would love to win !!
I wish that there were more holidays for family to get together and see each other more often, but I am thankful for the time that we do have together.
I wish that there were more holidays for family to get together and see each other more often, but I am thankful for the time that we do have together.
I wish the Christmas season was year around. It's the only time all of our family is together. Our tradition is to open gifts Christmas Eve, then sleep in and have a big dinner Christmas Day and play the games we got for gifts. This year, it was Wii games! Last year there were a lot of board games.digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
I wish the Christmas season was year around. It's the only time all of our family is together. Our tradition is to open gifts Christmas Eve, then sleep in and have a big dinner Christmas Day and play the games we got for gifts. This year, it was Wii games! Last year there were a lot of board games.
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
One Christmas tradition that I enjoy is listening to the Christmas cantata at church. I wish there were cantatas throughout the year.
One Christmas tradition that I enjoy is listening to the Christmas cantata at church. I wish there were cantatas throughout the year.
My favorite holiday tradition is our Trivial Pursuit play off that lasts most of the week as people arrive from all over. It's lots of fun. Family members of all ages, degrees and careers face off so it's really funny who knows what or rather, what we don't know. hee hee.
My favorite holiday tradition is our Trivial Pursuit play off that lasts most of the week as people arrive from all over. It's lots of fun. Family members of all ages, degrees and careers face off so it's really funny who knows what or rather, what we don't know. hee hee.
I wish that the spirit of Valentine's Day was year-round, with both romance and friendship love tugging at people's heartstrings!
I wish that the spirit of Valentine's Day was year-round, with both romance and friendship love tugging at people's heartstrings!
I like the big dinners with leftovers and holiday baking, and I would like them all year!
I like the big dinners with leftovers and holiday baking, and I would like them all year!
I actually look forward to out work party..we actually hardly ever get to see much of each other face to face if we are in different departments so it gives me a chance to put a face to the voices I deal with daily.
I actually look forward to out work party..we actually hardly ever get to see much of each other face to face if we are in different departments so it gives me a chance to put a face to the voices I deal with daily.
I would like Christmas to be a holiday all-year round! I just love the food and giving gifts and being with families.
I wish the tradition of getting together with family stayed throughout the year.madamerkf at aol dot com
I wish the tradition of getting together with family stayed throughout the year.
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The tradition I wish was year round is having my kids come over for dinner and going to church together. I'd love to do that every week.
The tradition I wish was year round is having my kids come over for dinner and going to church together. I'd love to do that every week.
I would like Christmas to be a holiday all-year round! I just love the food and giving gifts and being with families.
My favorite holiday tradition is looking at all the Christmas lights, I would love to see them year round!
My favorite holiday tradition is looking at all the Christmas lights, I would love to see them year round!
I wish stockings were year round. I love the little gifts that are hidden and how festive it makes the mantle look. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
I wish stockings were year round. I love the little gifts that are hidden and how festive it makes the mantle look. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
All the holiday baking!! Ymmmmm. Of course, I would definitely be 300 lbs, but it would be delicious.
All the holiday baking!! Ymmmmm. Of course, I would definitely be 300 lbs, but it would be delicious.
That families “got together more often than just on Christmas
That families “got together more often than just on Christmas
Ours is every christmas eve,we get the whole family new jammies&watch christmas movies&order chinese!ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
My favorite holiday tradition is going to my mother's home with my children and baking cookies and decorating them.[email protected]
Ours is every christmas eve,we get the whole family new jammies&watch christmas movies&order chinese!
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My favorite holiday tradition is going to my mother's home with my children and baking cookies and decorating them.
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Getting together as a family. We don't get to do that often enough because everyone is so scattered around the country.
Getting together as a family. We don't get to do that often enough because everyone is so scattered around the country.
I wish we could have Christmas lights up on our house year round! I think they are so beautiful!
I wish we could have Christmas lights up on our house year round! I think they are so beautiful!
Even though it's outdated, I wish caroling was a year long tradition. Wouldn't you love it if you heard a choir randomly singing a Beatles song while your shopping in the mall in the summer?
Even though it's outdated, I wish caroling was a year long tradition. Wouldn't you love it if you heard a choir randomly singing a Beatles song while your shopping in the mall in the summer?
I wish decorated trees would last longer, but our tradition is to do a white elephant game
I wish decorated trees would last longer, but our tradition is to do a white elephant game
Another thing I wish was available year round … candy canes! They are so cheerful and so much fun, I think it would be great if we could enjoy them all the time.
Another thing I wish was available year round … candy canes! They are so cheerful and so much fun, I think it would be great if we could enjoy them all the time.
I wish decorated trees would last all year
I wish decorated trees would last all year
id have to say decorating the yard with christmas decorations..actually one year my hanging icicles stayed on the roof until easter lol
id have to say decorating the yard with christmas decorations..actually one year my hanging icicles stayed on the roof until easter lol
Our outdoor lights are still up, and I would like that to stay that way!
Our outdoor lights are still up, and I would like that to stay that way!
I wish people were nice and cheerful all year long.
I wish people were nice and cheerful all year long.
The smell of Christmas all year long!
The smell of Christmas all year long!
I would love to see Christmas lights up all year round. I wish that someone could help me find the true spirit of Christmas again. My mom died December 19, 2002, and things have not been the same since. I have not even put up a Christmas tree since moving to this town ten years ago. There was a massive snow storm on Christmas Ever this year, and I lost all power in my home. A former student came and asked me to stay with them in their warm home. I even ate Christmas dinner with them as not one of my five brothers and sisters asked me to have Christmas with them. They all have families. It is kind of sad for those of us who are alone.
I would love to see Christmas lights up all year round. I wish that someone could help me find the true spirit of Christmas again. My mom died December 19, 2002, and things have not been the same since. I have not even put up a Christmas tree since moving to this town ten years ago. There was a massive snow storm on Christmas Ever this year, and I lost all power in my home. A former student came and asked me to stay with them in their warm home. I even ate Christmas dinner with them as not one of my five brothers and sisters asked me to have Christmas with them. They all have families. It is kind of sad for those of us who are alone.
Watching my boys play in the snow makes me smile.
Watching my boys play in the snow makes me smile.