It’s the last episode of 2020, and I’m breaking format today.  In this episode, I share some of my personal Christmas memories and traditions with you.  From church to cookies and more, here’s a list of 8 things you will find in this episode.

I was raised Lutheran, and Jesus is the reason for the season.  Santa is magical, no matter how old you are. We usually get together Christmas Eve with my in-laws and sometime around Christmas with my Mom, Dad and siblings.  I love Christmas movies.  Elf (starring Will Ferrell) and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation are two favorites.   Trans-Siberian Orchestra plays my all-time favorite Christmas music. I have a sweet tooth.  This year, I made honey-lemon cut-outs and gingerbread cut-outs. I love to read to my kids.  It’s not Christmas in my house until I read The Sweet Smell of Christmas by Patricia Scarry.  Going to the Lights before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo is a tradition!

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!