I only have enough time to comment on your traditional foods.

> Green Bean Casserole is a must. (I hate corn
> bread dressing)

Green Bean Casserole has long been a tradition in my family. However, I stopped making it, but the tradition lives on in my sister.

I don't HAVE to have cornbread dressing, but it's my favorite. At least, the way that I make it.

Most of my family live in the southeast, and my closest sister lives in Nevada. My husband's family is getting smaller and smaller. So, we started a tradition a few years ago of going to beautiful buffets in the country. After we stuff ourselves, we go for a long stroll. This year we're going to visit my husband's only aunt and cousin and taking them to a buffet.

Now you're getting into Christmas, I see. That'll have to wait 'til later.

> Caroling at the neighbors houses is pretty
> secure, depending on baby's ages and stuff.

> Midnight candle-light service at In-laws
> church is always awesome, I've carried some
> tired kids home on cold nights. You'd think
> they'd sleep in. OH NO! We open packages on
> Christmas Am. I only missed it when my
> youngest was just a week old. I was so mad.

> Grampa (George's Dad) wears the Santa hat
> and calls out and passes the presents from
> the tree. But last year we opened ours at
> our house. We had a grand son play Santa. It
> was weird.:)

> Oldest Grand son cuts down the tree (he
> lives in town).

> I collect Nativities from all over so my
> house is often overwhelmed with them. That's
> too long a story.

> What are yours????? What things annoy you?
> What are your best memories? Worst?