billye's thread made me wonder about everyone's holiday traditions. i'm sure everyone's family here does something different or unique. i thought it would be fun to share.

we have a bunch. i married very young, then was a single mother for many years. none of my family lived in texas, so i made my own traditions.

one of my favorites is that each family member goes through my HUGE stack of cookbooks and picks a new recipe. when they were little they got help, but it didn't take long for them to make something all by themselves.

over the years it really has evolved. first only recipes were picked that had pictures. most were cookies. now they pick more complex recipes. some have become favorites and are made all the time.

we really enjoy cooking and baking together. good family time. sharing the memories or the most awful...and who makes the biggest mess. i swear it's not me.