Changing Holiday Traditions

Do you come from a family that has observed the holidays the same way for generations? Or are your celebrations very different from those of your elders?

Perhaps you now celebrate Christmas, but once observed Chanukah. Or you came from a family that couldn't afford presents, and now you give gifts generously.

We'd like to hear about how you're celebrating this year, and how you've strayed (or not!) from your family's traditions.

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Please tell us a little about the holidays you observe, and how you celebrate.

How are your traditions different from those of your parents, or your grandparents?

How did you arrive at your new or different holiday traditions? Was there a specific experience that made you decide to change how you celebrate? Or is it that your family's circumstances are different from those of your elders?

Can you share a specific story from past holidays?

Are you celebrating the holiday a little differently than in the past few years. Are times better, or are things still tough because of the economy? Details help.

Now, we have a few questions that will help us better understand your perspective. None of this information is required, and all of it will remain private to the newsroom.

In what year were you born?

What is your household income?

What political party, if any, do you identify with most closely?

What is your race or ethnicity?

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