Christmas is not only a religious holiday, but it’s also a secular one. This holiday is filled with lights, decorations, music, delicious food, and presents. A time where people come together to celebrate. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, and through ornaments, I'm going to share some of the Christmas traditions that I have.

Making ornaments for the tree.

It’s a tradition at my house to make an ornament every year. When I was younger, my parents would make the ornaments for us, but when we got older, we made them ourselves. Every ornament has our names on it with the year we made them.

Making Christmas cookies.

Some of my favorites are the classics such as chocolate chip, but I also have other favorites such as Peanut Butter Blossoms. We also make cookies that we decorate with icing. It's a lot of fun, and a great time with the family.

Presents

I love both receiving and giving presents. The look on people’s faces as they open their presents is priceless. Every year, my family and I open one present on Christmas Eve, and the rest on Christmas day. Of course, I want to open them all up on Christmas Eve, but I wait like everyone else. Growing up, I’ve learned to appreciate the presents that I either didn't care about or I took for granted when I was younger like socks and gloves. Now, as an adult, I don’t want much other than clothes and food.

Christmas Classics.

I love the classics. So much so, I watch them year round. Go ahead, judge me all you want, but I’m not ashamed. If I had to choose a favorite Christmas Classic, it would be either The Year Without A Santa Claus or Jack Frost (the television show one not the movie or anime). My favorite characters would have to be between Jack Frost, Heat Miser, and Snow Miser. The song that the Heat and Snow Miser sing their introductions happens to be one of my favorite songs.

Christmas music.

I'm weird about Christmas music. So, please don't judge me about it. Personally, outside of December, I'll listen to Christmas music once and awhile. When it comes to playing Christmas music on the radio, I think it should wait until after Thanksgiving to do so. I don't why I feel this way, but I do. It's weird. I know.

Overall, I love Christmas music.

Church service.

Most years, I'll attend a service on Christmas Eve. I love Christmas Eve services. Filled with singing Christmas songs, lighting candles, and listening to the sermon about the Christmas Story.

Plus, I love dressing up, and looking nice.

The last tradition is that my family comes together to celebrate the holiday. Our lives are busy. So, Christmas is a time where we can all come together. I always have a blast, and it's a great time.

To everyone celebrating Christmas, I hope you have a Merry Christmas!