By Shellie Miller
The holiday season is officially upon us. Charger mom Chrissi Vadala says “This is the most treasured three months for our family… And it goes by so fast!” Traditions for her family begin in mid-October and start with a pumpkin carving contest between her three children. The anticipation of Thanksgiving has her planning menus, family gatherings, and always includes sending chocolate chip cookie baskets for delivery to our group of friends. Of course cookie preparation, frosting and packaging includes every member of the family (cue the spoon-licking)!
Which memories from your own childhood are you carrying into traditions that will live on in your family and extended family? Ours began two generations ago with Scott’s Nana. She has a really yummy pumpkin pie recipe that everyone in our family takes a turn making every year. With the first one made probably a week before Thanksgiving (and devoured in mere moments), we don’t get tired of enjoying her pumpkin pie until probably sometime in February. She left us with amazing holiday memories, recipes and traditions that our own sons and daughter look forward to sharing with their future families.
Is your favorite tradition making a popcorn garland, roasting a goose, wrapping gifts, an annual family camping trip, or a game of touch football? Our family tradition is checking in at Laguna Beach hotel. Is your favorite holiday one that we celebrate in November or December….or is it a different time of year that you are fondly looking forward to? To kick off our Spectator tradition of sharing, here it is… ENJOY! Happy Thanksgiving!
