Patricia's Favorite
Holiday Traditions
My mother and son, Jeffrey, making cinnamon rolls
My mother's classic never disappoints!
This holiday season I am so grateful I am surrounded by my babies and grandbabies, my mother and the love of my life. We don’t do it every year but this year we talked my mother into making her famous home made cinnamon rolls and caramel rolls. Our family usually eats pretty well as my son is a chef and he spoils us with his creations. But these cinnamon rolls are to die for! And a total shock to the system with all of the butter and sugar that courses through your veins as you take each delicious bite. But so worth it!
My husband and beautiful grandchildren!
One of my favorite things to do after Thanksgiving is put up our decorations and stockings. We have pictures and ornaments from decades ago that are so fun to remember as we take them out of storage each year. I love it when the grand kids can be there and share in the decorating process. Our home almost always has soccer playing on the TV thanks to my husband, and the kids love to snuggle on the couch and cheer on his favorite team (Go Tottenham spurs!)
I can’t wait for Christmas Eve, a special night we all get to give to each other and see the kids’ faces light up when they open our presents. We have always celebrated this night with Norwegian traditions like smoked fish and oyster stew, mixed with special German traditions from my mother, including breads and cookies. We don’t even sit down for dinner, we snack all night and open presents. It’s the best!
I hope everyone has an amazing holiday with their loved ones and can take a moment to appreciate the gifts we have all been given this year.
