Here are some of my family's weirdest holiday traditions, including a Christmas tree that may or may not get bought and decorated in a rush on Christmas Eve. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...

My family has embraced a Christmas tradition that dates back to my childhood: setting up a Nativity scene. When I was growing up in Rochester, NY, we’d gather around our parents and unwrap each ...

Every year, our list of holiday traditions grows. We get a Christmas tree from the same farm every year, do an advent calendar, and more. It takes a lot of effort to stay organized, but it's worth it.

(Although it's become a yearly ritual for my sister and I to receive pajamas and calendars, even as adults.) Instead, Hanukkah has always represented the best of family tradition: Gathering around ...

It can be overwhelming to move to a new country. From the legal process, to learning the language, to figuring out how to succeed professionally and personally. And then there is getting to know ...

I appreciated my friend for including me in their family tradition, but what no one understands is that sometimes how you are included makes you feel more isolated. Spending the holidays with ...

Source: Supplied It was Harmony Week recently and to celebrate cultural diversity, both my daughters were asked to share their family’s traditions and heritage with their class. For many ...