It is that time of year when the weather gets a little bit colder, and all of the holiday decorations start to come out of the attics. During this time of year, many families celebrate Christmas in fun and unique ways by traditions. The different traditions bring families together by allowing them to spend extra time together, celebrating a holiday that brings lots of joy to everyone.
Christmas traditions “help a family purposely set aside blocks of time and evenings to be together,” according to iMom.com. Many enjoy celebrating with their family and friends rather than alone because it allows them to share the joy. Morgan Gordon, a senior at Hillgrove, says that traditions “makes it more of like a light-hearted mood during a really stressful time of like finals, and buying gifts, and running around and everything.” Christmas traditions allow people to unplug, relax, and enjoy the time spent with their loved ones. Traditions also are a way to make memories that will last forever.
Most people grow up with a specific tradition that has been celebrated since they were young. Hillgrove Junior, Kaitlyn McElwee, says that her family “all wake up together on Christmas and open presents together.” Making sure to keep a tradition alive is especially important because it forces everyone to come together and bond over a commonality. It also helps those family members who may not be around as much to feel more apart of the family culture. When a family keeps a tradition alive, it allows them to pass it down generation to generation, which allows them to look back on stories and memories.
Christmas music is a great way to get into the spirit of Christmas, but it also plays a part in traditions as well. Sophomore McKenzie Glass says that her family “likes Jingle Bells and Rock Around the Christmas Tree” Christmas music can help be a buffer throughout Christmas traditions as families can bond through singing their favorite Christmas carols.
All in all, Christmas traditions play a big role throughout the holiday season and help families come together as one.
Christmas traditions “help a family purposely set aside blocks of time and evenings to be together,” according to iMom.com. Many enjoy celebrating with their family and friends rather than alone because it allows them to share the joy. Morgan Gordon, a senior at Hillgrove, says that traditions “makes it more of like a light-hearted mood during a really stressful time of like finals, and buying gifts, and running around and everything.” Christmas traditions allow people to unplug, relax, and enjoy the time spent with their loved ones. Traditions also are a way to make memories that will last forever.
Most people grow up with a specific tradition that has been celebrated since they were young. Hillgrove Junior, Kaitlyn McElwee, says that her family “all wake up together on Christmas and open presents together.” Making sure to keep a tradition alive is especially important because it forces everyone to come together and bond over a commonality. It also helps those family members who may not be around as much to feel more apart of the family culture. When a family keeps a tradition alive, it allows them to pass it down generation to generation, which allows them to look back on stories and memories.
Christmas music is a great way to get into the spirit of Christmas, but it also plays a part in traditions as well. Sophomore McKenzie Glass says that her family “likes Jingle Bells and Rock Around the Christmas Tree” Christmas music can help be a buffer throughout Christmas traditions as families can bond through singing their favorite Christmas carols.
All in all, Christmas traditions play a big role throughout the holiday season and help families come together as one.
