My husband and I got hitched in October of 2010, but we were together for three years prior to our nuptials. Thus far, we’ve spent one Christmas apart and two together. This year, we’ll return to the snowy Midwest to be with my folks. Amidst all of the hustle and bustle of figuring out who to visit when and how to balance time between families, we’re trying to shape some of our own holiday traditions, as well. My favorite new Harpins tradition is by far the cartoon and breakfast cereal chow-a-thon.
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Typically on the 22nd or 23rd of December (before traveling to visit family) we savor bowl after bowl of kid-friendly (read: sugar-coated) cereals. Frosted Flakes, Lucky Charms, Golden Grahams, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch always make an appearance, and this year, we might even bust out the Count Chocula. While indulging in the sweet flavors of childhood, we watch holiday classics – like A Charlie Brown Christmas and Elf. Lounging in our PJ’s by the “fire” (aka, a space heater), we store up on much needed R&R before heading off to busy airports and packed houses.
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What are your family’s holiday traditions? Please leave a comment. Follow this link for a video Holiday Greeting from Harpins!
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