Christmas Traditions

[Adies Gunny]

What are some of your families' Christmas Traditions? We have a few and one of my earliest was handed down from my great grandfather Hezekiah Beesley. According to him the first person to greet someone with "Christmas Eve Gift" was entitled to a gift from that person. Some in our family would call at 12:01 am trying to catch you. Once my young family and I made signs decorated with battery powered lights declaring "Christmas Eve Gift" and placed them in different family members front yards after midnight. Because of the travel involved we ended the night around 0800 with a breakfast at the Pancake House. My granddaughter walked out this morning and got me with it so I will trek to Walmart this morning for a goody to compensate her remembering.

On Christmas morning there is always a family gathering to open gifts followed by breakfast casserole. Later we have a family dinner, This year's dinner will be a clash of surf and turf featuring a smoked brisket along with gumbo.

What are some of yours?

 

[Alan]

I made a thread for this: https://mississippisporting.com/threads/whats-your-unique-thanksgiving-tradition.98/

One tradition I really cherish is keeping things simple and focused on spending quality time together instead of getting caught up in a packed schedule. On Christmas morning, it’s all about early coffee, a light breakfast, and unwrapping gifts at a leisurely pace. Nothing special, but there’s no hurry at all. Later in the day, we always have a bigger meal, and the rest of the time is filled with sharing old stories, reminiscing about past holidays, and occasionally sneaking outside for a moment of peace. It might not be flashy, but it’s steady, and over the years, that steadiness has become the heart of our tradition. Good food, no stress, and precious time with the people who mean the most.

 

[Adies Gunny]

I made a thread for this: https://mississippisporting.com/threads/whats-your-unique-thanksgiving-tradition.98/

One tradition I really cherish is keeping things simple and focused on spending quality time together instead of getting caught up in a packed schedule. On Christmas morning, it’s all about early coffee, a light breakfast, and unwrapping gifts at a leisurely pace. Nothing special, but there’s no hurry at all. Later in the day, we always have a bigger meal, and the rest of the time is filled with sharing old stories, reminiscing about past holidays, and occasionally sneaking outside for a moment of peace. It might not be flashy, but it’s steady, and over the years, that steadiness has become the heart of our tradition. Good food, no stress, and precious time with the people who mean the most.

Some times demand a faster pace. Some holidays, Independence Day and New Years for example are all whiz bang, flash and dash. But, like you, I appreciate a slower pace on Christmas Day. We don't go anywhere or entertain other than family. Having the grandkids around helps us remember and appreciate the joy of giving. Also like you I find myself sneaking out back for some quiet time.