Growing up as a child, my family always put up our tree the first week or so of December. Two weeks ago coming home from work, I seen a house brightly lit with blue Christmas lights. What ever happened to Thanksgiving? I did decide, once I became a mom, to decorate and put up the tree the day after Thanksgiving. I feel putting up a tree the first or second week of December doesn't give you or others enough time to fully enjoy the serene feeling of Christmas.
Another tradition of ours, is is visiting Bright Nights in Springfield, Mass. It's usually a nominal fee of $15 per car load. It takes about 30-45 minutes to go through Forrest Park. There is a Santa's workshop for you to stop by and get your picture taken with Santa and sip some hot cocoa. I've been going there since my oldest son, who is now 7, was an infant.
I plan on taking the kids to NYC to visit Rockefeller Center to view the lights and maybe do a little shopping or even ice skate. I cannot wait!
What are some of your traditions?
