Tradition | It’s as simple as that, or as complicated as that, anyway.

During the Holiday months of November and December I find myself greeting my friends and asking “how’s your Thanksgiving” or “are you having a nice Christmas?” I’m surprised that often people aren’t enjoying the Holidays as much as you’d think. And then I ask myself why? Isn’t Thanksgiving and Christmas supposed to be a cheery, cozy, celebratory time of year?

Well of course it is.

I then realized it usually comes down to the little things that make the Holidays special. Holiday traditions… and the necessity to keep their spirit alive.

As easy as it is to stay in, stay warm, and avoid holiday crowds and traffic to experience your traditions, sometimes that exactly what you need to make it feel like the holidays.

I’ve found that my Christmas seasons keep getting better and better, and it’s because of all of traditions I’ve worked to keep, and those we’ve added (like our annual “Classy Christmas Party” where we gather our friends, holiday beverages, bring our cheer, and enjoy the city view together in a limousine- one of my newest, and most favorite traditions).

It’s these holiday traditions that have made each Christmas better than the last! I’m thankful for those friends and family that have helped make such wonderful memories…

So take the time to enjoy your Holiday season- whether enjoying these traditions or creating your own list… and make this year a Christmas to remember.

Christmas Traditions To Enjoy In Cheer:

• attending an annual holiday party with your friends
• looking at your city’s historically lit neighborhoods
• running the annual holiday 5k with friends (dressed in holiday attire of course)
• baking your holiday cookies
• enjoying a silent night… fireside
• making homemade eggnog
• watching the Christmas Parade and attending the Parade Of Lights
• attending the Christmas Mass or church service
• visiting your local cafe’s and bookshops to enjoy the festive scenery (while sipping a peppermint mocha or eggnog latte)
• listing to the holiday music channels
• deck the halls (with decor and lighting)
• making snowmen
• jingle bells (or attach one to your dog’s collar)
• watching your favorite Christmas movies (on repeat)
• sending out holiday cards
• reading the story of Jesus’ birth or ‘The Night Before Christmas’ with your family
• donating to your favorite holiday charity
• experimenting with Holiday recipes and mulled wine
• hanging mistletoe in your doorway (and making the most of it)

xo, Melanie