What Are Your Holiday Traditions?

Diana Naramore • December 20, 2020

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Decorated Christmas tree beside a glowing fireplace in a cozy living room
Gift baskets and boxes arranged on a table with a decorated Christmas tree in a festive indoor setting
Gift baskets wrapped in clear plastic with red bows on a display shelf

Some holiday traditions will be abreviated this year. What traditions are you keeping alive and looking forward to most?

As strange as it may sound, on Christmas morning, sharing pigs in a blanket is one of our family traditions. There is something about the warm dough and the little smoky franks that bring our boys out of their winter slumbers, and downstairs to the kitchen for Christmas hugs and gathering around the tree .

A family walk around the neighborhood is always in order. The holiday lights around our community are always a hit, and this year seem to be brighter than ever!

​Yes, we are plannning to Zoom with family and friends this year, toast with our neighbors over our fence and stream the nutcracker ballet. Better days are ahead .

Here’s to all of you...hoping you elevate your traditions and/or find new ones to bring joy.

White winter-scented candles and a pinecone on a wooden tray in a cozy holiday display
Potted faux evergreen with a raccoon figurine in a black planter on a store shelf
Gift-wrapped white boxes with pine sprigs tied by a chain on a holiday table

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