Stores have Christmas decorations up and it’s not even mid-November.  In my memory, this has got to be the earliest holiday shopping season ever.  But, why not? I love the holidays because of the celebratory energy and fun traditions.  Here’s some of my traditions:

• Each year, Hubby & I take turns trimming the Christmas tree. It’s a competition.  We brag about the tree to our guests, solicit compliments and take pictures so we remember who’s winning over the years.
• We buy our tree from a local Scandinavian family that’s been in the biz since Father Christmas was invented.
• Our holiday beverage is hot apple spiced tea with Tuaca.
• We go out for an Irish coffee–a lot.
• We enjoy an over-the-top holiday dinner at a favorite restaurant a week before Christmas.
• Window shopping in Union Square in San Francisco.
• Lots of photo shoots.
• I only watch Hallmark, Family channel, feel-good movies & I turn off the news!

Feliz Navidad!