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Each family has their own holiday traditions, some passed down from previous generations and some you\u2019ve started on your own. As Christmas approaches, I\u2019ve been thinking about our traditions and wondering, in my quest for a simple life, if there are any we could eliminate. 
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The more I think about it…I don\u2019t think so. We\u2019ve already lost a few. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are our favorite holiday traditions: 
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A New Ornament Each Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each year I buy the kids a new ornament. This started around 20 years ago when my boys were young. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019d purchase an ornament that reflected something they loved or had a significant meaning. It could be a favorite character, sport or something important that happened during the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love it when we get the ornaments out. It’s been so much fun reminiscing about them and their meaning.  
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My plan was once they were old enough and had their own home, they\u2019d take their ornaments with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our oldest two boys took theirs last year and our youngest took his this year. Now their trees are full of their childhood memories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is probably my favorite holiday tradition. 
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