Family Traditions.

[Born 2 Fish]

Do You Have A Family Tradition ? Maybe one that been in the family for AGES ? Maybe a tradition that you started for your family? One that you DONT like but still do ? Or a tradition that you would like to adapt from your childhood ? Maybe borrow one from another culture to start in your family? (it don't havta be just hoildays, it can be any tradition any time)

WHATEVER ,,We want to hear about them.

[Born 2 Fish]

I'll start,,
one extremely small but very important tradition to us is,when ever we are at Disney, we have to have a Welsh Dragon drink.


When I was a kid it seemed that FIGHTING over the Thanksgiving wish bone was a tradition,,I always lost, I was the smallest.

[jriae2000]

Pizza by candlelight on Christmas eve. Then the kids open one small gift.

[BRDof3]

Santa comes to our house on Christmas Eve while we are at church. He knows that Momma has to rotate winter holidays at the hospital. This way, even if she has to work Christmas, she gets to be here to see what he brought. If he came overnight she would have to miss watching the kids.

He's quite an accommodating guy. :thumbsup2

[ftwildernessguy]

I hook my dog up to a gigantic sleigh, dress up in a cheap santa suit, and sneak into town and steal all the presents, decorations and even the roast beast.

[DaveInTN]

I hook my dog up to a gigantic sleigh, dress up in a cheap santa suit, and sneak into town and steal all the presents, decorations and even the roast beast.
Jim hated Christmas - the whole Christmas season. Oh, please don't ask why, no one quite knows the reason. It could be, perhaps, that his RV bathroom was too tight. Or maybe his propane regulator wasn't screwed on just right. But I think that the best reason of all, may have been that the coquina pad at Jim's site was two sizes too small.

[BRDof3]

I hook my dog up to a gigantic sleigh, dress up in a cheap santa suit, and sneak into town and steal all the presents, decorations and even the roast beast.

I was betting a nickel that either Gatordad or BDR would be the first one to say that. :lmao:

[keylime359]

I would take a boot and press in powdered sugar or baking soda. I would then leave Santa's footprint near the tree to "prove" he came.Kinda funny since we live in Florida nad have no snow. We also used to look up Norad to see where Santa was. DD turned 12 this year and it will be the first year I don't do it. (tear) we are camping this year and I don't have to decorate the house!!


Great thread!

[RvUsa]

Jim hated Christmas - the whole Christmas season. Oh, please don't ask why, no one quite knows the reason. It could be, perhaps, that his RV bathroom was too tight. Or maybe his propane regulator wasn't screwed on just right. But I think that the best reason of all, may have been that the coquina pad at Jim's site was two sizes too small.


:lmao::lmao::rotfl2::rotfl2::worship:

[Pirate-Jeff]

My EX's family tradition is on the 26th to go to the local jail and bail out all of her family members that were locked up at her Family Christmas party. Then everyone went to the Hospital to visit the injured ones


Good times ?????

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

[BigDaddyRog]

I hook my dog up to a gigantic sleigh, dress up in a cheap santa suit, and sneak into town and steal all the presents, decorations and even the roast beast.

Jim hated Christmas - the whole Christmas season. Oh, please don't ask why, no one quite knows the reason. It could be, perhaps, that his RV bathroom was too tight. Or maybe his propane regulator wasn't screwed on just right. But I think that the best reason of all, may have been that the coquina pad at Jim's site was two sizes too small.

Nah, I 'ownt cur hoo'y'are....dat dares sum funnee stuff!!!!:lmao::lmao:

[VACAMPER]

Christmas Eve at my Ma Ma's after dinner my family pulls out the instruments and plays some good ol bluegrass music. Having 50 to 60 people in a 4 room house fighting over a place to sit is always fun. (really it is) On my husbands side Christmas doesn't start until the the story of Jesus' birth is read from the Bible. After the presents and dinner are over we all play games.

[BigDaddyRog]

I grab my kids by the shirt collar, slam a carton of cigarettes into their chest and yell "Smoke Up, Johnny Boy!!!" This usually confuses them as they have no idea who Johnny is and they detest smoking!!! Good times....good times.

[Gatordad]

Country music singers
have always been a real close family
but lately some of my kin folks
have disowned a few others and me
i guess its because
i kinda changed my direction
i guess i went and broke the family tradition

they get on me wanna know Hank
why do you drink?
(Hank) why do you roll smoke?
Why must you live out the songs that you wrote?
over and over
everybody made my prediction
so if i get stoned
I'm just carryin'
on an old family tradition

I am very proud
of my daddys name
although his kinda music
and mine ain't exactly the same
stop and think it over
put yourself in my position
if i get stoned and sing all night long
it's a family tradition

Don't ask me Hank
why do you drink?
(Hank) why do you roll smoke?
Why must you live out the songs that you wrote?
If I'm down in a Honky-Tonk
Some ol' slicks tryin to give me corrections
I'll say leave me alone
I'm singin all night long
it's a family tradition

Lordy, I have loved some ladies
and I have loved Jim Beam
and they both tried to kill me
in 1973
when that doctor asked me
Son how did you get in this condition
I said hey sawbones I'm just carryin on
an old family tradition

So don't ask me Hank
why do you drink?
(Hank) why do you roll smoke?
Why must you live out the songs you wrote?
Stop and think it over
Try and put yourself in my unique position
If I get stoned and sing all night long
It's a family tradition!

[BRDof3]

I grab my kids by the shirt collar, slam a carton of cigarettes into their chest and yell "Smoke Up, Johnny Boy!!!" This usually confuses them as they have no idea who Johnny is and they detest smoking!!! Good times....good times.

Christmas with The Breakfast Club. :lmao:

[stacktester]

During Christmas break my DD and I watch Christmas Vacation. We also started watching Snowball Express the past couple years. This year we're going to invite some friends and have dinner.

Another tradition of course is going to the fort for Thanksgiving weekend. This will be year 6.

[BRDof3]

A Christmas Story is usually on TBS non-stop Christmas Day. I turn it on and have it as a background all day. It's the perfect backdrop.

[Born 2 Fish]

One of the things we did as kids at the holiday season,was to get one of the big, stick, candy canes, put it inna small glass of milk and suck it like a straw. I know this sounds hard to do,,but because candy cane are porous ,eventually the milk will come thru like a straw and PEPPERMINT MILK !!




I just thought it was fun, :goodvibes

[Just Beachy]

Now THIS sounds like good times!! :lmao:

Mom got drunk and Dad got drunk
At our Christmas party
We were drinkin' champagne punch
And homemade eggnog
Little sister brought her new boyfriend
He was a Mexican
We didn't know what to think of him
Til he sang Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad

Brother Ken brought his kids with him
The three from his first wife Lynn
And the two identical twins
From his second wife Mary Nell
Of course he brought his new wife Kaye
Who talks all about AA
Chain smokin' while the stereo plays
Noel, Noel, The first Noel

Carve the turkey turn the ball game on
Mix Margaritas when the eggnog's gone
Send somebody to the Quik-Pak store
We need some ice and an extension cord
A can of bean dip and some Diet Rite
A box of pampers , some Marlboro Lights
Hallelujah everybody say cheese
Merry Christmas from the family

Fran and Rita drove from Harlingen
I can't remember how I'm kin to them
But when they tried to plug their motor home in
They blew our christmas lights
Cousin David knew just what went wrong
So we all waited on our front lawn
He threw the breaker and the lights came on
And we sang Silent Night
Oh Silent Night o' holy night

Carve the turkey turn the ballgame on
Mix Bloody Marys cause we all want one
Send somebody to the Stop 'n Go
We need some celery and a can of fake snow
A bag of lemons and some Diet Sprite
A box of midol, some Salem Lights
Hallelujah everybody say cheese
Merry Christmas from the family

[ftwildernessguy]

The Christmas I was 16, my Dad sat me down and said "So I hear ya like, beer, kid. Well, you and I are gonna sit here and drink beer until we can't drink no more. That'll teach ya to drink." I haven't stopped since. Thanks, Dad. Maybe this year I'll try drinking it through a peppermint stick. Thanks, Frank.

[BRDof3]

The Christmas I was 16, my Dad sat me down and said "So I hear ya like, beer, kid. Well, you and I are gonna sit here and drink beer until we can't drink no more. That'll teach ya to drink." I haven't stopped since. Thanks, Dad. Maybe this year I'll try drinking it through a peppermint stick. Thanks, Frank.

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

Happy Thanksgiving Jim!

[ntsammy5]

We've done this for years and years, on the night before Christmas we................... what the heck do we do? I forget.......

[BRDof3]

We've done this for years and years, on the night before Christmas we................... what the heck do we do? I forget.......

:rotfl2:

[Born 2 Fish]

We've done this for years and years, on the night before Christmas we................... what the heck do we do? I forget.......

What a coincidence,, we useta do the exact same thing !

[BigDaddyRog]

You people are insane!!! Merry Christmas Folks!!!

[Born 2 Fish]

Christmas

Santa's Bad Day
The Birth of a Tradition

One particular Christmas season a long time ago, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip, but there were problems everywhere. Four of his elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones so Santa was beginning to feel the pressure of being behind schedule.

Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that her mom was coming to visit. This stressed Santa even more.

When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two had jumped the fence and were out, heaven knows where. More stress.
Then when he began to load the sleigh one of the boards cracked, and the toy bag fell to the ground and scattered the toys.

So, frustrated, Santa went into the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered that the elves had hidden the liquor, and there was nothing to drink. In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider pot, and it broke into hundreds of little pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the broom and found that mice had eaten the straw end of the broom. Just then the doorbell rang, and irritable Santa trudged to the door. He opened the door, and there was a little angel with a great big Christmas tree.

The angel said, very cheerfully, "Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't it a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?"
Thus began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree.

[Just Beachy]

:lmao::rotfl2::laughing:

[m1tchells]

:lmao: Way too funny! :rotfl:

[Born 2 Fish]

When I was a kid we would open gifts on Christmas Eve. And do you know why ?? Because Santa always started his delievery route at our house every year so we didnt havta wait til morning !!
Thats what my moma told me ,, you dont spose moma woulda lied do ya ?

[ftwildernessguy]

We always celebrated Christmas the week after because Santa got better deals on all the returned stuff at the stores.

[ntsammy5]

We generally celebrate Festivus - the Festivus Pole is going up this weekend

[ftwildernessguy]

We generally celebrate Festivus - the Festivus Pole is going up this weekend

"Festivus for the rest of us!"

My favorite is the Airing of Grievances.

[2goofycampers]

My favorite is the Airing of Grievances.

I do that 365 days a year.

[Born 2 Fish]

Festivus pole :confused3,,is that the same kinda pole that strippers use ???

[ntsammy5]

Gee, Rog should be able to answer that one!


http://www.k-gallery.com/kjournal/media/2/20071204-festivus-pole.jpg

[Born 2 Fish]

Dec.25, 8:AM, while still in our jammies, we ride our buggy to the neighbors house, and open gifts.

[des1954]

Ohhhhh....how I miss the annual "Christmas Tree Fight"!! The day Mom & Dad decided it was time to go get a tree. The fight would begin before we had our coats on.

Mom: Al, please don't be a cheap ba##ard this year.

Dad: Shut the h3ll up, Nancy and get in the car. Do you want a tree, or not?

(On the way to the cheap lot)

Mom: You always have to ruin Christmas, don't you, you cheap ba##ard!! You can't even spring to buy a decent tree.

Dad: Shut the h3ll up, Nancy.

(Little Al, Bruce, and Debbie from back seat)

Kids All together: Dad's a cheap ba##ard! Dad's a cheap ba##ard!!

Dad: You kids better shut the h3ll up or I'm going to give you something to cry about.

(Fast forward to tree being selected and heading back home)

Mom: Al, look at that damn tree! You could drive a f***in' truck through the holes in it! You cheap ba##ard!!

Dad: Shut the h3ll up, Nancy, or I'll drive a f***in' truck through you!!!

Kids: Dad's a cheap ba##ard! Dad's a cheap ba##ard!!

(Tree is home, hung from an I-beam in the basement for the tree branches to mysteriously fall into place and fill in the holes)

Dad to Little Al: Go get the G.D. hand saw!!! I'll cut some branches and wire them in the holey spaces to fill this little s**t out.

Little Al: Okay, dad, but you know you're going to end up going to the nursery and buying the blue spruce mom wanted in the first place.

Dad: Shut the h3ll up before you get the back of my hand across your fizzog!!

(Fast forward 3 hours and a case of beer later)

Mom: Al, Bruce, Debbie!! Get in the car, NOW!!! Your dad finally passed out & the nursery closes in an hour!

Ah.....the memories of a fine, fond, family tradition! How I miss them!!

[ntsammy5]

Gee, that's the way I remember it too! :lmao:

[des1954]

Gee, that's the way I remember it too! :lmao:

Remember the year the turkey flew across the kitchen? That's the year I believe we ended up at Lakeview Smorgasbord. Oh, what fun memories! You don't have PTSS from your time in 'Nam, you have it because of Dad!! Pfffffft!! :lmao: In looking back, it's no wonder mom resorted to alcohol!

[DaveInTN]

That's the year I believe we ended up at Lakeview Smorgasbord.
Ah, Lakeview Smorgasbord. That's the first place I ever remember encountering "all you can eat". I think we all remember our first buffet. :lmao: It's hard to remember a time in America when stuffing oneself with regularity wasn't a way of life.

[Born 2 Fish]

My first "all you can eat" was in Orlando , it was called the "Purple Porpoise", ,,I was a young teen at the time.

[2goofycampers]

Deb and Al, too bad reality shows weren't around when you grew up. You would be famous and rich.

[des1954]

Trust me when I say this....there rarely were dull holidays in our home!! :lmao:

Al will have to tell you about the time he and our brother cornered our mom and pelted her with wooden bullets from a kiddie version of a gatlin gun!! Yes....back in the 50's us kids were deluged with unsafe toys....that were made in....AMERICA!! The crap came from Japan. I think my brothers even had a bazooka that shot ping-pong balls. The good ol' days!

They didn't have neat toys like that for girls. Little girls got kiddie hand mixers that would rip your hair out, dolls with highly flamable clothing (and don't forget that 99.9% of adults had several lit cigarettes sitting in ashtray's all over the house at any given time), and little bitty Barbie doll shoes you could easily aspirate....you know....lame stuff.

We protect our kids far too much these days. In the old days you had to learn early to respect toys with moving parts!!! :rolleyes1

[Born 2 Fish]

When I was a kid our Christmases were very poor. We couldn't afford tinsel. We had to wait for grandpa to sneeze.



:lmao:

[DaveInTN]

When I was a kid our Christmases were very poor. We couldn't afford tinsel. We had to wait for grandpa to sneeze.



:lmao:
Ewww! :rotfl2: