My Christmas Traditions That Make the Holidays Feel Like Home

My Christmas traditions stand tall—like, taller than my actual Christmas tree. Honestly, all of my holiday habits are a huge part of what makes me *me*. I grew up with parents who took the holidays **very** seriously, so now at 24, if I skip even one tiny part of my decorating routine, I feel… off. Like the holiday season is tilted just a little to the left.

The “Weird” Way I Put Up My Christmas Tree

I was telling my coworkers the other day about one of my “weird” Christmas tree habits—though I personally think it’s genius. I have this big white main tree that always goes right in the living room. And on **November 1st**, that thing comes out of storage and goes straight up.

But here’s where people raise an eyebrow:

I don’

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