Each year growing up, my family would gather on Christmas Eve for clam chowder and a slightly confused version of a singapore sling… and to this day I can’t let a single year go by without a big bowl and a bright red drink (or two) by my side.
Traditions don’t have to be traditional… in fact I think there are as many quirky variations out there as there are families.
What are a few of your family’s holiday traditions? And have you kept them alive?
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What a wonderful Christmas tradition! Even though we’re not religious, my family always attends midnight Christmas Eve services at the colonial-era church in our tiny town. Singing Silent Night with the church lit by only candlelight is one of the most magical times of year for me.
Aww Lena you’re right, that’s one of my favorites too. I love midnight mass.
What a gorgeous tree! Our tradition is watching Christmas Vacation – which may be the best movie of all time!
Totally the best movie of all time.
Fun! I have never had that drink or chowder, but I should probably change that…
Here are my top 3 favorite traditions:
1. Granny making Christmas Eve pizza.
2. Snuggling with my sister and watching “Little Women.”
3. Dressing up, even though no one else does!
Aww I love the idea of Christmas Eve pizza! And I’m the only one who dresses up too… it’s one of the best parts!
I LOVE family traditions for the holidays. Every Christmas morning my siblings and I always get books from “Santa” in our rooms for us to open as soon as we wake up to keep us pre-occupied while everyone else wakes up. I love looking forward to what book I get each year!
xo TJ
Oh my gosh TJ that is the BEST tradition! I might have to steal this!
this is such an amazing idea! i should do this next year. i’m not really good with any kind of plants, they usually die within some days when they are mine.
kissboombang, lilly.
Bonnie + Kleid