(12-08-2022, 05:17 PM)WingerDinger Wrote: I always thought this would be interesting to ask. Just always wondered how other members of the board celebrate, decorate and feast over the holiday season.

I'll start with a template.. Don't really need to go into detail, unless you want to.

Do you put up a tree or light a menorah?
(Tree) I  put a tree up. Only put menorah in the grass in areas that need more nutrients 

Is it an artificial tree or a real tree?
(We always do a real tree, love that pine scent)
Been artificial for years, this year we went for a real one

Do you decorate the inside, outside or both with seasonal decor? Both

(We decorate both the inside and outside. Lots of lights. Has to look right though, don't like tacky)

Any special or unique traditions that you or your family like to do every season?
(None off the top of my head)
not really 

Any special holiday movie(s) that you consider a favorite 'must watch' every season?
(A Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th Street, Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas, It's a Wonderful Life)
no

How about Christmas or Holiday Dinner? Turkey? Ham? Steak & Lobster?
(We normally do either a turkey or ham, but this year my wife is making a slow cooker roast beef)
Usually turkey or ham, last couple of years we’ve had a prime rib roast. I’m hoping that’s what it is again. My wife does a great job making those buggers. 
How long do you keep your tree up after the Holiday?
(We used to keep ours up until New Years, but the last handful of years, everything has been coming down a couple of days after)
Used to do the new year thing, now we are old.  So now it comes down a lot earlier.  Usually we want our extra space back that the tree takes up. 
Any Christmas or Holiday parties that you attend yearly? Work? Family? Friends?
(Not really, but we used to go to our Christmas Party at work, that's about it)
occasionally a work party for the Mrs place.  This year my mom asked for me to attend the FOP one with her.  She’s my mom, gotta go.  But I try to avoid them. 

Favorite Christmas or Holiday Present, you have ever given?
(About 15 years ago, I bought my mom this really old, beautiful antique glass hutch. I only paid maybe $300-$400 for it, but the impact it had on my mom was priceless.
wifw and kid usually get a bad [BLEEP] gift.  The wife’s gift tends to get pricey.  Usually because I wait too long and say [BLEEP] it.  So I’ve given them many nice gifts.  But in special wise…idk.  I gave my brother a 200 knife last year.  We don’t usually exchange gifts, I just wanted to do something for him nice that he would appreciate. 

If there's anything else that I didn't think of that you'd like to share, feel free! I love hearing about other traditions and cultures.

And if you've never seen Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas, you're missing out!!