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.
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It's funny what memory does, isn't it? My favorite holiday tradition might not have happened more than once or twice. But because it is such a good memory, so encapsulating of everything I love about the holidays, in my mind it happened every year. Without fail.
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.
I have learned that I must take a holiday at least once each year if I want to survive!
I make our family traditions a priority.
Ceremonies are important. But our gratitude has to be more than visits to the troops, and once-a-year Memorial Day ceremonies. We honor the dead best by treating the living well.
I find that it's the simple things that remind you of family around the holidays.
I try to celebrate all the holidays that the Scriptures talk about.
Since I'm always working, my best holiday memories are definitely when I can just go home and spend time with my family.
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite American traditions. I quickly picked it up when I moved to the U.S. from Sweden.
Usually I spend my holidays with my family.
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