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:

1. I was raised Lutheran, and Jesus is the reason for the season. 
2. Santa is magical, no matter how old you are.
3. We usually get together Christmas Eve with my in-laws and sometime around Christmas with my Mom, Dad and siblings. 
4. I love Christmas movies.  Elf (starring Will Ferrell) and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation are two favorites.  
5. Trans-Siberian Orchestra plays my all-time favorite Christmas music.
6. I have a sweet tooth.  This year, I made honey-lemon cut-outs and gingerbread cut-outs.
7. 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. 
8. Going to the Lights before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo is a tradition!

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!