Favorite Holiday Traditions from the Digital Storyteller Team
The holiday season is a time to unwind and celebrate with family, friends, and familiar traditions. We asked the team here at Digital Storyteller to share some of their favorite holiday rituals, and here’s what they had to say. From matching pajamas to a family baking day, these rituals make the season feel a little brighter every year. Here’s a peek into how we celebrate.
Kosche’s Family Color Theme
Kosche’s family keeps things interesting each year with a coordinated color theme. According to Kosche, “My favorite holiday tradition is that every year, my family would decide on a color that everyone would wear. Last Christmas 2023, we opted for Red and White, then the year before that we all wore pajamas.”
Taylor’s Christmas Pajamas and Family Games
Taylor shares, “Every Christmas Eve, my family unwraps a new set of pajamas, and the next morning, we wear them to open presents. After gifts and breakfast (with mimosas, of course), we head to the movies in our PJs. Later, we gather with my dad’s side of the family for a night full of food, games, and endless laughter—like blindfolding ourselves to pick up cotton balls with a spatula. It’s always a fun, unforgettable time.”
Thirdy’s Celebrations at Home
For Thirdy, the holidays revolve around family and tradition.
He shares, “My mom’s birthday is on December 23. When I was a kid, we always celebrated her birthday with a Christmas children’s party in our front yard. My cousins, titos, titas, childhood friends, and neighbors were all invited. We enjoyed karaoke, fun games, delicious food and drinks, and gift-giving. As the years passed and the kids in our neighborhood grew up and moved away, the children’s party tradition came to an end. Nowadays, we celebrate my mom’s birthday in a more intimate setting but with the same joyous energy we had as kids. It has become my personal tradition to always come home for Christmas and New Year, despite living far away from my family. I also have the honor of cooking the Christmas ham.”
Magdi’s Christmas Eve Game Night
The holidays bring joy in many forms, and for Magdi, it’s all about laughter, games, and cherished family moments.
She shares, “One of my favorite holiday traditions is spending Christmas Eve with my dad’s side of the family, where we always have a blast playing fun, lighthearted games. Quarter Pass with dice is a classic, and it often leads to tie-breakers, doubling or even tripling the winner’s pot. When someone finally wins, they get a jackpot of money! We also play a hilarious blinded marshmallow scoop game, which can get pretty competitive. Between the laughter, jokes, and prizes, it’s impossible not to have an amazing time!”
Maddie’s Sugar Cookie Decorating
For Maddie, holiday prep isn’t complete without a cookie-decorating day.
She shares, “One of my favorite holiday traditions is baking and decorating the famous Tomasek sugar cookies. As a kid, we’d crank out dozens, spend hours decorating them with detailed designs while blasting Christmas music, and then pass them out to friends and family.
Now, as a seasoned (self-proclaimed) cookie decorator, I get to share my expert skills with my nieces and nephew—who seem to think more frosting automatically means better cookies. It’s messy, chaotic, and everything I love about the holidays.”
These holiday rituals are simple, but they add meaning and connection each year. However you celebrate, we hope this season brings you time with loved ones, good food, and a few laughs along the way.
Happy Holidays from everyone at Digital Storyteller!
