~Traditions~
December has arrived and suddenly we are busy writing holiday cards, decorating our trees, putting lights on our houses, and baking goodies. It is important to remember those who have played an important role in our lives, past and present. Holiday traditions provide comfort and meaning to families and individuals.
Here are a few of our favorite traditions I'd like to share with you .
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| Passing down the family recipes...this is the Christmas cake my mom in law always made when hosting, and now I make and serve every Christmas morning. *Can be made gluten free if you substitute gluten free cake mix. |
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| Attending the town tree lighting and singing Christmas songs. |
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| The traditional family Christmas morning cinnamon coffee cake. I bought this baking pan from wilton so my cake is shaped like trees. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top for a snowy look. |
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| St. Nicholas Day (Stocking Day) |
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| grandgeneva in Lake Geneva sets up Christmas in the Country attracting visitors far and near for years. |
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| The annual visit to take pictures in front of the house in the movie Home Alone with brunch after. It's one of my favorite times of the year with my daughter Kaitlyn Kait-Lately We like to visit the local zoo's Festival of Lights with our entire family. From the time I was younger and our children were young to the present time, we have always loved taking drives in the evening to admire decorated homes for the holidays. What are your family traditions? |
#AllTheFreakingFeels. I just put up my tree today, and while I did it alone, I still kept traditions that have been ingrained into me. I listened to that one special Christmas album. I put the nativity under the tree instead of on a mantle or shelf. And several of the ornaments on my tree were bought specifically because they resemble ornaments that were on my tree growing up. Thanks for sharing your family's traditions!
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas tree day sounds heartwarming and lovely. I have special Christmas albums that are favorites and are played while trimming the tree too. Ornaments with special meaning are like old friends, aren't they? Sparking past memories that are special. Thanks for sharing your traditions:)
DeleteWhat a lovely post! Makes you realize how many amazing traditions we have and many of them are because of you and your special touches, Mom! Xo
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