So what's your christmas tradition?

[Liathea]

We are a very German family, and Germans like to put pickle-shaped ornaments on their trees. So, we have a game of Hide The Pickle.

It's really not as dirty as it sounds.

Also, there's a running joke that my grandpa hates the color purple (I don't think he really does), so everybody makes sure they bring at least one purple-colored item of clothing to wear at some point over the holiday. Some of us bring many.

[Artentreri]

We are a very German family, and Germans like to put pickle-shaped ornaments on their trees. So, we have a game of Hide The Pickle.

It's really not as dirty as it sounds.

Also, there's a running joke that my grandpa hates the color purple (I don't think he really does), so everybody makes sure they bring at least one purple-colored item of clothing to wear at some point over the holiday. Some of us bring many.

hahahahahahahahaha oh my god dude, I almost died when I read this post. Please don't be offended though, it just kinda caught me off guard.

[Liathea]

hahahahahahahahaha oh my god dude, I almost died when I read this post. Please don't be offended though, it just kinda caught me off guard.

Hey, it makes me LOL, too. We're crazy, but we have a hell of a good time.

Also, we love going through our neighborhood, because all of the houses are lit. My son loves that, and for those of who who are not yet parents, when you see these events through the eyes of your own children, it is as if you are reliving the events.

This was always one of my favorite things to do, too. We'd eat a big Christmas dinner, then whoever felt like going would bundle up to face the Iowa cold and go for a walk to look at lights. Then we'd go home and have something hot to drink. I really miss doing that, it was lovely.