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How We Celebrate the Holidays

We asked Oprah.com users: What holiday traditions, including celebrations, events and activities, are unique to your family and friends? From football to fruitcake, get creative ideas to celebrate the holidays from people just like you!
Family indoor picnic
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Jackie P.
Every December, usually on the day we put up the Christmas tree, we have a crab picnic by the fire. We light the fireplace, turn on the Christmas music and spread the picnic cloth on the living room floor. Then, we bring in huge bowls of cracked crab, French bread and Caesar salad.

Does your family do anything special when putting up your holiday decorations?
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Published 12/07/2000
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