What happens when you become an adult and can start having your own Christmas traditions? As an adult, you can now make traditions with friends, with places and there really isn’t a limit. Most of my traditions growing up are more of the food and when you open the presents. Or movies that need to be watched leading up to Christmas. But now that I’m am becoming more independent from my parents, it brings up ideas of making my own traditions to go with the holidays.

Some of the ideas I have currently is maybe traveling to New York City for a day trip and experiencing the city in the holiday season. It would be very cool to see the tree all lit in front of Rockefeller Center and get some pics with the giant lights and the Christmas ornaments. Getting to enjoy the Rockettes show and get food at many of the fantastic attractions in New York. Another idea is to take a train ride up through the north and see the world in a winter wonderland. Enjoying the sights and relaxing in the stressful time of year as the world passes by. A third idea that I would like is to go see the holiday lights in the park in multiple areas. I have only done this once but I would love to do every year as I find it so beautiful and magical during the holiday season.

I also enjoy the idea of being able to decorate my own living space as I began to live on my own. Getting my own tree or let's be honest trees, to decorate in whichever way I want and have my own personal ornaments. This also ties into choosing how I will celebrate my holidays in which I could host my own Christmas or going to other family members to celebrate.

I really look forward to the holidays as I become more independent in life but I really cherish all of the traditions my family and friends have done with me.