Winter break is almost here. CA Danielle Scalise shares some thoughts about the holiday season:
As classes wrap up this week and I look ahead to my only final. I cannot help but get excited for Christmas knowing I only have one final! This is absolutely my favorite holiday of the year. It is not only my favorite because of Christmas Day, but all the preparation prior to Christmas. My Mom takes off a week to decorate our entire house. It looks gorgeous and is very enjoyable. We also take part in a cookie exchange every year. It is with some of my mom's family and friends. They each make two kinds of cookies and give away two dozen of each. Over Thanksgiving, I helped my Mom with "Grammy Fancy's." This cookie has been a tradition since the 70's when my mom baked them with my grandma. My grandma is unable to complete these cookies, so my mom has taken over. This is a long process of mixing, rolling, cutting out, and icing the cookies and decorating. They are very yummy though. Some other aspects I love are wrapping and the last minute shopping. Also the food preparation is fun. Finally, Christmas Eve rolls around and we start the celebration with my little brothers birthday and then of course Christmas. I love the holiday season and cannot wait to go home!
What are some of your favorite holiday traditions?
