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Celebrating Formal and Informal Holiday Traditions

By Chrysa | 17 Comments

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When it comes to holiday traditions, some are formal and some are what I like to call “informal”. When I think of formal traditions I think of the classic traditions that many people do like going out to select a Christmas tree and then decorating it with the same well-loved ornaments that have been used for years, following an advent calendar, or baking the same types of cookies our grandmother's made.

But, there are lots of other traditions that may not be quite as formal, but are still something that we do every holiday season. One thing my family likes to do at my mom's house is to go sledding. We usually never plan it ahead of time, so we're not prepared clothing wise. That makes part of the fun digging into the closets to find the mittens, scarves, hats and jackets from our youth. (Thanks for not throwing those out, Mom!) One of our favorite things to wear is our old Moon Boots, which were big in the 80s and actually did make a brief comeback a couple years ago. Even though our boots are from our elementary and junior high school years, they have enough “give” that they'll still fit on our feet.

Once we come in from sledding we're always starving, so it's time for a snack and a Diet CokeⓇ. Everyone in our family is a Diet CokeⓇ drinker. (Don't even try to sneak in a substitute.) We just don't enjoy our holiday foods quite as much without it. That leads me to another one of our “informal” traditions….

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About Chrysa

Chrysa is the founder and owner of ThriftyJinxy.com, a site dedicated to living a fabulous life on a frugal budget. Her approach is that by spending less on the boring everyday stuff, you can have more money to splurge on the things you REALLY want, whether it’s travel, fashion, electronics – you name it! Chrysa is married, has an 11-year-old nephew she dotes on, as well as three lovable cats and a big sweetie of a German Shepherd.

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  1. Stacie says

    December 7, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    This is such a great post! Family traditions are so important. We have a few that we do every year – trimming the tree, putting up the lights, a special Christmas breakfast.

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  2. Melissa Chapman says

    December 7, 2017 at 3:22 pm

    It is great to have those family traditions that your kids will look forward to now and remember as they grow into adults. My favorite guilty pleasure is Diet Coke so i agree with you on this one.

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  3. Ashley says

    December 7, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    Family traditions are important to us as well. We have a few that we do every Christmas

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  4. Michelle Waller says

    December 7, 2017 at 5:01 pm

    We love having family traditions, my kids look forward to it every year. We try and add in a new tradition every year while the children are growing up.

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  5. Jonna says

    December 7, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    There are so many amazing family traditions out there that you can’t do them all. We have six people in our family, so each year we each pick a tradition that we want to make sure we do and then anything else is a bonus. So much fun!

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  6. Dawn Lopez says

    December 7, 2017 at 7:23 pm

    Holiday traditions mean so much more to kids than we realize. It’s what makes the holidays truly special.

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  7. Amy Desrosiers says

    December 7, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    Glad I am drinking some Coke as I comment on this. I would totally want some if I was not!

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  8. Liz Mays says

    December 7, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    A snack and some Diet Coke is a good way to recover after some sledding fun. That’s one of my favorite drinks.

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  9. Kathy says

    December 7, 2017 at 9:11 pm

    Sounds like a lot of fun! I love this time of year during the holidays. We have a lot of great traditions as well.

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  10. Cyn Gagen says

    December 7, 2017 at 9:38 pm

    Our holiday traditions are so important to us too. Over the years we have added in a few new ones but there are some that really connect us as a family and to our past that we just won’t let go of.

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  11. Lisa Bristol says

    December 7, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    I have been drinking Diet Coke for years and I love it. I always bring some with me when I go to a party. Sam’s Club is a great place to go stock up.

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  12. Sherry says

    December 7, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    I haven’t been sledding in ages. Tradition plays a big part in our holiday. Every Christmas we prepare the stuffing that was handed down from my grandmother.

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  13. Sarah says

    December 8, 2017 at 12:52 am

    We love our holiday traditions! I hope that my kids carry them on when they grow up.

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  14. Dawn McAlexander says

    December 8, 2017 at 1:08 am

    I am actually drinking a Coca-Cola Zero Sugar right now. Mmm…. I definitely love to keep some on hand to serve guests over the holidays.

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  15. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    December 8, 2017 at 1:56 am

    I love informal holiday traditions! Such a great way to enjoy the holidays with your family. 😀

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  16. Brianne says

    December 8, 2017 at 8:08 am

    I just love our holiday traditions. But I will say the informal ones are always the best!

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  17. reesa says

    December 8, 2017 at 8:29 am

    The informal ones without any stress always create such lovely holiday memories. Happy Holidays!

    Reply

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