Traditions a big part of season
As we gather around for Thanksgiving dinner, many of us will be continuing a family tradition.
Maybe it’s one that has been in the family for generations, or one you just started. Either way, it’s something many of us will remember our entire lives and possibly carry on with our own families for years to come.
Like Thanksgiving, Christmas is also a holiday full of family traditions: spending time with your family, eating too much, hanging stockings and mistletoe.
Decorating is a big part of the holiday season. Just about everywhere you go, there will be some type of garland or ribbons and bows. We put wreaths on cars, wear Rudolph sweaters, wrap our presents in pretty paper, and deck the halls in almost everything.
“Christmas is the most decorated holiday we celebrate,” said Dennis Stembridge, owner of Expressions of Floral Design.
Traditionally most of us decorate in Christmas green and red, but more and more, Stembrigde says, we are making our traditions more non-traditional.
If you have been looking at Christmas decorations lately you have probably noticed the styles have changed. For someone wanting the non-traditional, retailers even have all you would need for an animal-themed tree, from feathers to animal print ornaments.
Although decorating is a big part of the season, there are many other traditions people take part in during this time of year. Some local residents say driving around to look at Christmas lights, day-after-Thanksgiving shopping, and sending out Christmas cards are just a few things that come to mind.
In our house, every year we each get one new ornament for our tree. I let the kids pick out what they like and it has become something they really look forward to.
Watching “A Christmas Story” on TV several times is what Seth Wright, graphic designer for the Standard, says is one of his traditions.
Other things people listed as some of their traditions were collecting snow globes, opening one present on Christmas Eve, and going to grandma’s house on Christmas Day.
No matter what traditions you and your family may or may not have, have a safe and happy holiday.