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Every year for the past 30+ years, my family has strung popcorn and cranberries for the tree while watching Christmas movies. This year, it took all of 'Christmas Vacation' and half of 'Christmas Story' before we got it done. Then comes the ornaments. After all of these years, Lynna can (and does) still tell when each one was added.
The only ornament that doesn't get added to the tree yet is the pickle. When we returned home after retiring from the Navy, we started the tradition of the pickle gift. Each year, one special gift is given to the grandchild who can find the pickle ornament hidden in the tree. After the rest of the festivities are done, the child that found the pickle the previous year hides the ornament in the tree for the rest to find. We've done this for 12 years, and it's become one of my favorite traditions.
What are some of your holiday traditions that make this time of year special for you and your family?
P.S. The picture on the wall was produced by the older grandkids when they were still small. About 10 years ago. It goes up every year. Another tradition.
The only ornament that doesn't get added to the tree yet is the pickle. When we returned home after retiring from the Navy, we started the tradition of the pickle gift. Each year, one special gift is given to the grandchild who can find the pickle ornament hidden in the tree. After the rest of the festivities are done, the child that found the pickle the previous year hides the ornament in the tree for the rest to find. We've done this for 12 years, and it's become one of my favorite traditions.
What are some of your holiday traditions that make this time of year special for you and your family?
P.S. The picture on the wall was produced by the older grandkids when they were still small. About 10 years ago. It goes up every year. Another tradition.