I had very busy parents, but I really appreciated having a set of traditions during my own childhood, like consistently celebrating holidays at the same place.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I learned from my grandmother, who grew up in devastating war times, how important it is to keep with tradition and celebrate the holidays during tough times.
Traditions are a common part of our lives. They can be good, and not all traditions are wrong, but sometimes they can take the joy out of life.
I make our family traditions a priority.
Your traditions change from when you are child to when you become an adult.
I've got two young children, so holidays are not the same as they used to be. There are now two types: family holidays and holidays you need from that holiday.
When I was a child, my December weekends were spent making cards, decorating the tree, hanging the wreath and preparing brandy butter and peppermint creams.
Holidays are the best. I couldn't imagine being from a small family.
If I have smashed the traditions, it was because I knew no traditions.
I've brought the traditions from Spain to the United States: spending the afternoons with my husband and my son, enjoying the little things.
My mother loved entertaining, and I've followed suit, so we have big celebrations for New Year, Passover, Thanksgiving and birthdays.