Holiday Traditions by Ava Tringali
As 2022 nears its end, we are coming close to the holiday season. Each family is different and has their own ways of celebrating, whether that's decorating, eating, or traveling. Regardless of how and what you celebrate, the holiday season is a jolly time of the year for many!
In the month of December alone there are fourteen religious holidays:Saint Nicholas Day, Hanukkah, Immaculate Conception, Rohatsu, Advent Fast, Feast Day of our Lady of
Guadalupe, Posadas Navidenas, Solstice, Christmas, Zarathosht Diso, Feast of the Holy Family, Holy Innocents Day, and Watch Night. Even if we don't follow these religions or any religion, it is still important that we respect them and vice versa. Each one of these celebrations are important to different groups of people. As a country we should accept and embrace the diverse society we live in.
Celebration goes farther than religion—it could be as simple as sleeping beneath the tree on Christmas Eve or baking a recipe that has been passed down throughout the generations.
Saugatuck native Lindsay Tringali said, “Each year I interview my kids, I ask their age, the date, and what they are grateful for. This is a tradition that I have carried on from my family. It always makes me smile when I rewatch the videos every year.”
Personally, my favorite holiday tradition is learning new christmas songs on the piano and listening to “Wonderful Christmas Time” by Paul McCartney.
If you have the opportunity, be sure to check out downtown Saugatuck during this holiday season. Just last week the city council put up the twinkle lights throughout Mason and Butler Street as well as the gazebo in Wicks Park. Each year the town puts together a tree lighting ceremony and a cute parade that is great for families!
Be sure to check out the Holiday Band Concert this December to hear an assortment of festive tunes (check Schoology for the date and time).
Another seasonal must do is ice skating! The South Haven Ice Rink opens in just one week, so be sure to get your season passes!
Have a great holiday season!
In the month of December alone there are fourteen religious holidays:Saint Nicholas Day, Hanukkah, Immaculate Conception, Rohatsu, Advent Fast, Feast Day of our Lady of
Guadalupe, Posadas Navidenas, Solstice, Christmas, Zarathosht Diso, Feast of the Holy Family, Holy Innocents Day, and Watch Night. Even if we don't follow these religions or any religion, it is still important that we respect them and vice versa. Each one of these celebrations are important to different groups of people. As a country we should accept and embrace the diverse society we live in.
Celebration goes farther than religion—it could be as simple as sleeping beneath the tree on Christmas Eve or baking a recipe that has been passed down throughout the generations.
Saugatuck native Lindsay Tringali said, “Each year I interview my kids, I ask their age, the date, and what they are grateful for. This is a tradition that I have carried on from my family. It always makes me smile when I rewatch the videos every year.”
Personally, my favorite holiday tradition is learning new christmas songs on the piano and listening to “Wonderful Christmas Time” by Paul McCartney.
If you have the opportunity, be sure to check out downtown Saugatuck during this holiday season. Just last week the city council put up the twinkle lights throughout Mason and Butler Street as well as the gazebo in Wicks Park. Each year the town puts together a tree lighting ceremony and a cute parade that is great for families!
Be sure to check out the Holiday Band Concert this December to hear an assortment of festive tunes (check Schoology for the date and time).
Another seasonal must do is ice skating! The South Haven Ice Rink opens in just one week, so be sure to get your season passes!
Have a great holiday season!