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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Zachary Wheeler • December 25, 2023

Wishing you all a wonderful Holiday Season!

Happy Holidays!

 

Here are some examples of how my family uses the spaces in our home during the Holidays. The main gathering areas and spaces in your home are: Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room and Family Room.

 

The family room is normally your main room, this is where your tree is set up and stockings hang. Growing up we always opened our stockings Christmas Morning and were allowed to open a friend or neighbor gift on Christmas Eve. Every family has their own traditions and it’s fun to look back on. That is not what happens anymore as a family with grown kids! We did stockings when we woke up, made a big breakfast, then went back to open presents. Your family room is where you all gather. Curling up with coffee or cocoa, with a comfy blanket on the sofa is where all the memories begin. This time of year, since it gets darker earlier, your tree and lights can stay on all day. It’s the perfect time for a nice afternoon nap!

 

A living room is another space, which is more of a formal space. My aunt and grandmother each had a formal living room where we spent Christmas Eve. We spent Christmas Day with them as well. It’s hard to remember everything we did, but I do recall spending time at the holidays in the living room at my grandparents. 

 

Of course, next is the kitchen. This is the most popular gathering place! This is where the food, drinks and people are. For me, I don’t cook much for the holidays because my mom and sisters always prepare the good olden days recipes. My mom has passed on the traditions from my grandmother to us, her kids. All the yummy goodies in the kitchen and eating all day long! We always stuff ourselves sick, haha from a big breakfast and lunch with appetizers and sweets. We usually order pizza for dinner now since we’ve spent the day cooking and eating and playing! 

 

Lastly, the dining room is another staple place to spend time with family. Sit around the table, have conversation, somewhere to eat a nice meal and catch up on life. After dinner is cleared, we always play games around the table. We play heads up, dice games, card games and catch phrase. We always play games and eat treats together as a family. It’s a staple part of our holiday and tradition. 

 

Today on Christmas, I am spending the day over at my sisters, my brand manager’s house with her family since they live closer by than any of my other family. I will spend it with her, my niece, nephew, and brother-in-law. Of course, a few gifts will be exchanged. I am looking forward to the family time and I hope you all have a wonderful holiday!


Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Here are some examples of how my family uses the spaces in our home during the Holidays. The main gathering areas and spaces in your home are: Kitchen, Dining Room and Living Room, and Family Room. The family room is normally your main room, this is where your tree is set up and stockings hang. Growing up we always opened our stockings Christmas Morning and were allowed to open a friend or neighbor gift on Christmas Eve. Every family has their own traditions and it’s fun to look back on. That is not what happens anymore as a family with grown kids! We did stockings when we woke up, made a big breakfast, then went back to open presents. Your family room is where you all gather. Curling up with coffee or cocoa, with a comfy blanket on the sofa is where all the memories begin. This time of year, since it gets darker earlier, your tree and lights can stay on all day. It’s the perfect time for a nice afternoon nap! A living room is another space, which is more of a formal space. My aunt and grandmother each had a formal living room where we spent Christmas Eve. We spent Christmas Day with them as well. It’s hard to remember everything we did, but I do recall spending time at the holidays in the living room at my grandparents. Of course, next is the kitchen. This is the most popular gathering place! This is where the food, drinks and people are. For me, I don’t cook much for the holidays because my mom and sisters always prepare the good olden days recipes. My mom has passed on the traditions from my grandmother to us, her kids. All the yummy goodies in the kitchen and eating all day long! We always stuff ourselves sick, haha from a big breakfast and lunch with appetizers and sweets. We usually order pizza for dinner now since we’ve spent the day cooking and eating and playing! Lastly, the dining room is another staple place to spend time with family. Sit around the table, have conversation, somewhere to eat a nice meal and catch up on life. After dinner is cleared, we always play games around the table. We play heads up, dice games, card games and catch phrase. We always play games and eat treats together as a family. It’s a staple part of our holiday and tradition. Today on Christmas, I am spending the day over at my sisters, my brand manager’s house with her family since they live closer by than any of my other family. I will spend it with her, my niece, nephew, and brother-in-law. Of course, a few gifts will be exchanged. I am looking forward to the family time and I hope you all have a wonderful holiday!

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