What Are the Most Common Christmas Traditions in ID, WA, and UT

Christmas time is here, and there are a lot of different ways people celebrate. But among all the different celebrations, there are a few things that come up often.

We aren’t talking about Christmas trees, lights, decorations, presents, and church services: we’re talking about the friend and family traditions you use to fill the time.

What Are the Most Common Christmas Traditions in Idaho, Utah, and Washington

In my house, our big tradition that I’ve done since as long as I can remember, is what we call the Midnight Cena. The tradition has evolved a little now that I have my own family, since it used to be my parents would make us go to bed around 8 or 9 PM and then wake us up at midnight to eat all the Mexican food we could handle. In my house, we just eat at a normal dinner hour.

Obviously, that is not a common tradition across other households. More people are celebrating with an Elf on the Shelf, Gingerbread Houses, and White Elephant Gifts. What is the most common Christmas tradition where you live?

Most Popular Christmas Traditions in Idaho, California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada, and Montana

Christmas traditions can come from an historical family event or experience or they can come from a spontaneous activity that turns into a yearly must-do.

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Most of the traditions on the list seem ‘normal’, but where the heck does Montana get away with ‘Hiding the Pickle’? Does anyone else do the Left/Right Game or Matching Pajamas anymore?

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Actually, after writing that sentence, I decided to look into it. Apparently, ‘Hiding the Pickle’ is less offensive than it sounds.

What Christmas Tradition Would You Get Rid Of?

We asked our audience, "If you could throw one Christmas Tradition in the dumpster and light it on fire, which one is it going to be?" These are the 6th things/traditions that people wouldn't mind going away.

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