Today’s post comes to you from author Landra Graf, one of my talented critique partners at Passionate Critters.
Comment below on your favorite Christmas tradition for a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card and an ebook from Landra!
Christmas Traditions
Christmas is one of those things as a child you grow up being taught and experiencing. Your parents influence the way you celebrate the holidays, from the decorations to the food you eat. Growing up there were many traditions I experienced, but the top three traditions all start with the letter ‘F’: Family, Food, and Football.
The first is Family. I’ve never spent a Christmas by myself (note – I hate the word never). This is a truth I’m thankful for. Having family around during the holidays, for me, is one of my favorite things. The shared memories, singing carols, watching movies, playing games, and cooking experiences are better when done with loved ones. Passing those traditions on, from the baking of the Tollhouse recipe chocolate chip cookies to watching Mickey Mouse Christmas Carol, to my children are just as fulfilling.
Then there’s the food. OMG- I can’t begin to discuss all the food. As a child, my father’s favorite thing was to make baked potato soup; not to mention the goose and the pies. Then there’d be the meat and cheese platters, the veggies and ranch dip. One endless party involving lots of dairy products. I’ve continued with some of those traditions and adding others including my antipasto/snacking Christmas Eve dinner.
Finally, Football. As the oldest of four children, my father’s firstborn, he raised me as if I was a boy. I don’t consider this a bad thing. I learned about all sports, but the one my father loved the most was football. I’m willing to watch any game. My heart is with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. When you’re born in Nebraska, it’s hard not to be a Husker fan. Pro football, I love the Kansas City Chiefs. In fact, as I type this the game is on. For me, there is nothing like watching a football game by the light of the Christmas tree.
Today I’m giving away a $10 Amazon Gift Card and one copy of a book from my backlist. All you have to do for a chance to win is tell me your favorite holiday tradition. Does it begin with an F, like mine?
About Landra:
Landra Graf consumes at least one book a day and has always been a sucker for stories where true love conquers all. She believes in the power of the written word, and the joy such words can bring. In between spending time with her family and having book adventures, she writes romance (multiple genres) with the goal of giving everyone, fictional or not, their own happily ever after.
Her latest release, Desperately Seeking Submissive, features four stories about couples who find love and release; erotic romance with a BDSM core.
You can find Landra here: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Pinterest ~ Amazon ~ Goodreads ~ Silken Sheets & Seduction ~ Through Heart-Shaped Glasses