If you've watched any TV this holiday season, you might recognize this quote from a Hallmark commercial. I think it perfectly summarizes how much I cherish all of the Christmas traditions that my family has created over the years. New, fun surprises definitely jump into the mix every year, but it was these traditions that I was so looking forward to in the days leading up to Christmas.
Dressing up for the children's Christmas Eve mass at St. Anthony's. 
Hanging out with our favorite boys after church.
Clam chowder for Christmas Eve dinner. After eating extra goodies during the holiday season, a light dinner of hors d'oeuvres and homemade soup is absolutely perfect.
On Christmas Eve, we exchange presents between the five of us. Our pets always "buy" us Christmas presents, and this is one of the things they ordered for us online. Thanks Freckles, Hans, Pookie and Gracie!
Our neighborhood has lit luminaries for the last 20 years, and all the lit candles look so stunning. Brig, Maggie and her boyfriend Jack made our luminaries, and it's really fun to see our whole neighborhood come together. 
Our Christmas Eve is always capped off by a walk around the neighborhood to look at the luminaries and Christmas lights.Look for Part 2 tomorrow!
PS: Linking up with E Tells Tales!
I love this! And you girls all look so pretty! Only four more days til I see you!
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