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What's Your Favorite Holiday Tradition?

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Posted by Tara Smith, December 5, 2012 at 02:12 pm

Growing up as a child, Christmas was always one of my favorite holidays. December always holds a personal space in my heart because my birthday is actually on the 6th.

Anyhow, I remember two of my favorite traditions would be baking christmas tree cookies and always opening up a Christmas present on Christmas Eve. Also, a newer tradition I started is making a homemade recipe for Peppermint Hot Chocolate!

Do any of you have a favorite holiday tradition?

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scott Stilwell December 5, 2012 at 06:31 pm

I never really had any holiday traditions growing up. But a new one I am going to begin this year is joining other members of my church for Christmas caroling. Although I can't carry a tune in a bucket, it will still be fun. :-)

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