If you come from a big family like me, the holidays are special and your most favorite times of the year. Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are filled with great food, great company, and great memories.

You get to catch up with family members you haven't seen since the last holiday and eat until you have to unbutton your pants. Regardless, there are some unique and memorable traditions big families experience during the holidays.

1. The food is served buffet style

And there's always room for seconds or thirds.

2. Real plates and silverware aren't a thing

The more plastic the better.

3. It looks more like a family reunion than a holiday gathering

Between 50 and 65 people, not a big deal.

4. You sign in upon arriving

Great-grandparents, 19 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, and family friends. That's a lot of people.

5. Everywhere you look there's a cousin you haven't seen in ages

But you still always have your favorites.

6. A 3 car garage and a house isn't big enough to hold us all

Move your feet, you lose your seat, as they say.

7. There are door prizes given out

That's normal, right?

8. Family photo shoots are a thing

We can all act like a model for at least one day.

9. People bring containers to put leftovers in, lots of leftovers

You'll be eating Christmas dinner for the next week.

10. Everyone is welcome, and everyone is considered family

Have friends from Florida that visit over Thanksgiving, not a problem. The more the merrier.

11. The love is never ending and the memories never fade

And the love of a family is one of the greatest blessings in the world.