My family really makes the holidays special. Thanksgiving is one of my favorites because only my family mixes American and Italian cuisine in just the right way. We have our Thanksgiving turkey and our Thanksgiving Lasagna. Equally good. After thanksgiving we immediately put up our Christmas tree, usually the day right after. There is no time to think in between turkeys disappearing and Santa, Rudolph, frosty, and (in the case of my house) Mickey and Winnie the pooh dressed in Christmas garb popping out. Every year I remember my home being decorated to the max, with lights inside and out, wreaths, garland and a tree that must be bigger than anyone else's (because my brother would never have it any other way). Then Christmas eve arrives and my bro and I have to make it through a one hour evening church service...It's like the week of finals you have to go through before a summer vacation. But, Christmas Day arrives and is celebrated with my brother, parents and my grandparents whom I was fortunate enough to live near my whole life.
Every year Christmas was a warm family celebration and something I could always look forward to. Each time I came away with good memories. There are a lot of differences between myself and my family, my parents...but one thing I know I got from them is the importance of being around family. I appreciate my family, even when they aren't around. When I have my own family I know that Christmas, among many other things, is going to be done right.
This year I want movies, a nikon dslr, a gretsch guitar or a healthy sum of money would be nice...little baby jesus knows my grad school applications aren't gonna buy themselves.
<3 everybody.
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