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neily57
Posts: 6
Joined: Dec 26, 2007 5:31 pm
Posted: Dec 06, 2011 5:11 pm
the gift of giving gifts for my children for sure
mostlysunnee
Posts: 130
Joined: Aug 09, 2006 6:13 pm
Posted: Dec 06, 2011 6:07 pm
My favorite tradition is having my daughters come home from their Grandma's with my ex husband and spend the night so we all can wake up Christmas morning to open gifts!
Mostlysunnee
morganthegirl
Posts: 11
Joined: Mar 06, 2010 2:29 pm
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 3:38 am
I know this is hardly original, but as I've gotten older I really love Christmas Eve when my family will watch some film from our (my) first Christmases. It's awesome to see my sister and I at 3 and 5 years old on Christmas morning on the tapes at night, then in the morning still be able to totally recognize all the things that haven't changed. (And my crazy mom's still films every one, so it's likely we'll be able to do this forever.)
drayled
Posts: 65
Joined: Jun 23, 2008 4:24 am
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 9:16 am
The making of the infamous christmas punch. Your favorite summer attire then outdoors for a frigid game of frisbee. The secret to an awesome game of bee, punch consumption. If you miss or make a bad throw you have to chug a mug of punch. Makes for an interesting game and 9 times out of 10 quite hilarious. I hope there is a little more snow this year. Softer landings
uhdunno
Posts: 66
Joined: Jun 26, 2009 4:34 am
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 1:59 pm
We have a holiday tradition of exchanging lifesavers sweet storybooks.
justgabby
Posts: 11
Joined: Jul 22, 2008 5:02 pm
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 6:56 pm
When we were kids we would bug my parents to death to let us open a present on xmas eve.....they finally gave in!!! Only to have the present they let us open be from our grama who ALWAYS hand made booties, or a hat. Any ways 25 years later we still open a little gift on xmas eve.
anniemac
Posts: 1507
Joined: Jun 06, 2006 9:45 pm
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 7:03 pm
Since both our parents are dead, my sister and I try to have a Christmas together with as many of our kids as possible.
When they were alive, after a large family dinner, Mom, my sister and I would gather round the fireplace and have wine. We would reminisce about childhood etc. Our kids loved listening to stories about our childhood and their Granny's. As the wine bottle got emptier, the stories got funnier.
We try to keep this tradition alive and the kids, now grown, still expect a fireside wine drinking.
When they were alive, after a large family dinner, Mom, my sister and I would gather round the fireplace and have wine. We would reminisce about childhood etc. Our kids loved listening to stories about our childhood and their Granny's. As the wine bottle got emptier, the stories got funnier.
We try to keep this tradition alive and the kids, now grown, still expect a fireside wine drinking.
BB28
Posts: 76
Joined: Mar 31, 2008 5:23 am
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 9:56 pm
Dinner at my mothers house on Christmas Eve.
rustsleeps
Posts: 19
Joined: Feb 08, 2010 11:35 am
Posted: Dec 09, 2011 10:07 pm
Answering "bah, humbug" to every "Merry Xmas" directed at me!
hbruner
Posts: 6
Joined: Sep 19, 2011 2:58 am
Posted: Dec 10, 2011 2:43 am
My favorite tradition is just being woken up on Christmas morning by my kids yelling about all of the presents under the tree, and it's time to open them. We never put out ANY presents until after all of the kids are asleep Christmas Eve night. I usually have some project for us to do before they go to bed. Baking cookies, making a gingerbread house, putting out reindeer food and cookies for Santa, etc. I love seeing their anticipation for Christmas morning!
kathleengrubba
Posts: 97
Joined: Dec 10, 2005 12:25 am
Posted: Dec 11, 2011 3:49 am
I love it when the kids show up for some dinner. I miss them so much everyday. I like sitting at the table and everyone sharing what they are most grateful for in their lives. Makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. 
holdenout
Posts: 13
Joined: Jan 17, 2010 10:57 am
Posted: Dec 11, 2011 6:59 am
THAT WOULD HAVE TO BE MAKING HOMEMADE CANDIES AND CHOCOLATES WITH MY MOM
TDTAT
Posts: 109276
Joined: Mar 11, 2006 7:06 pm
Posted: Dec 11, 2011 10:49 am
It is great to see everyone again! 
sanaj49
Posts: 478
Joined: Jun 22, 2006 11:20 pm
Posted: Dec 11, 2011 3:18 pm
My children and I decided a few years ago not to exchange gifts since they are all adults now and things aren't as affordable as they used to be. So I go to midnight Mass on Christmas eve which is always so joyous. On Christmas morning I cook dinner and they both come over and we have a wonderful time eating and reminising about the Christmases past when they were children. We remember those family members, their dad, sister, grandparents, aunts and uncles who are no longer with us and just enjoy each other and feel so blessed to be able to spend time together. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and and Peace on Earth.
brentdavis
Posts: 109
Joined: May 12, 2006 9:25 pm
Posted: Dec 11, 2011 3:47 pm
My favorite tradition is making decorations with my daughters. Their 6 and 13 yrs old now and I look forward to this every year. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!