TRADITIONS

Three are not many traditions to pass from generation to generation in our family. Thanksgiving, New Years, Fourth of July, and so many others are fairly relaxed and are not held to any specification. However, the one holiday that has its tradition is Christmas.
The tree is put up to a mere week in advance and one new ornament is placed on the tree every year. The ornament must have the year somewhere on it and usually commemorates a large event from that year. The skirt around the base may not be any of choice, but instead one made by a relative as a gift for the family. Only presents labeled to and from family o...