Write about a few of your favorite family traditions.
I thought I’d take a moment to answer the prompt question from my platform today.
Last month, I delved into my mom’s tradition of “bed presents” on Christmas morning, so let me think a moment on other things I look forward to or emulate on a regular basis each year.
At Christmas, as a child, I always found a Lifesaver’s Storybook in my stocking. My daughter took up the tradition that continues today (I so love the Butter Rum flavor!).
When that first snowfall of the season happens, we have a tradition in the family of falling back into it and making snow angels…better when we’re all together as an extended family as well.
Another Christmas tradition is chili in addition to oyster stew on Christmas Eve with my in-laws. One of the first holidays I spent with my wife’s family when we were dating involved my future mother-in-law serving oyster stew before evening church service. Being frank, I choked just enough of the broth down to not offend my hosts, later confessing to my girlfriend how much of a non-fan I was of oysters. The next Christmas rolled around, and next to the oyster stew on the stove was a big pot of chili. It’s been that way now for nearly 30 years!
At Easter, one of the items we always included in my daughter’s Easter basket was a Panorama Sugar Easter Egg purchased from The Chocolate Storybook candy store in our neighborhood.
More recently, we put together our home drive-in theatre on our garage door to screen great movies from the past as well as some recent releases.
What are some traditions you enjoy during the year with your family?
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