The past few years Christmas plans and festivities have varied quite a bit; however, there are certain traditions that we have consistently maintained regardless of when and where we celebrate the holidays.

My mother and I have always been in charge of making our famous family recipe of Chex mix. We typically make it a week before Christmas and overindulge in it over the holidays.

One of my favorite things is to go to a candlelit service on Christmas Eve. I always end up fighting back tears while the entire congregation lights the candles and sings “Silent Night.”

Hope everyone had a blessed Christmas and happy 2013!

Let’er Buck
Lauren