Christmas Traditions: Cool Or Overrated
I am starting to bring back some Christmas traditions that I use to do when I was little, it may be because I have a kid now and it also…
What Say You? Real or Fake Tree?
Jose Martinez Calderon/ Getty ImagesI am starting to bring back some Christmas traditions that I use to do when I was little, it may be because I have a kid now and it also may be because my wife never really had any growing up. Anyway, I found this list from BuzzFeed of Christmas traditions and wanted to know. Are they cool, or overrated? Let's get into it!
Now my wife grew up Jewish so some things when it comes to Christmas are new to her. I love introducing her to some of the things we did as kids. I also love Christmas time so it's a perfect time to get cheesy and pull off some of these traditions. But are they overrated, lets see what you think.
Before we get to the list from BuzzFeed, one thing I always thought was overrated but this year I actually enjoyed was the White Elephant gift exchange. I always thought it was a dumb idea until we did it with our friends last week. We all had fun and even got some good stuff! Now with that said, let's get to this list from Buzzfeed and see if you agree with everyone else.
"Christmas traditions"
1. Secret Santa . . . 54% of people are still enthusiastic about it.
2. Snow . . . 42% love it. (The definition of "traditions" is a little loose.)
3. All presents MUST be opened on Christmas Day. No exceptions. 41% are hardcore about this. (Despite this being a logistical nightmare for some.)
4. Christmas music. 41% think it's great.
5. Christmas movies. 41% of people need to watch them this time of year.
6. Christmas carols. 36% of people would go out and subject others to their singing to feel the Christmas spirit.
7. Christmas decorations. 29% of people are still enthusiastic about it.
8. Hosting Christmas parties. 27% want to entertain over the holidays.
9. "I'm offended if someone says they don't like Christmas." 26% of people take the holiday that seriously.
10. Ugly Christmas sweaters. 25% are still obsessed with this.
11. Baking cookies. 25% love that.
12. Putting Christmas trees up before Thanksgiving. 21% just can't wait.
13. Christmas family photos. 14% of people are really into it.
14. All Christmas shopping is done by Black Friday. 14% actually do this.
15. Making Christmas cards. 11% of people not only send out Christmas cards, but they apparently "make" them.
Here is the full study for you to check out:
Lets really get in the spirit with these naughty xmas movies!
