Our Christmas Eve

Christmas may be the big day, but many have their own traditions for Christmas Eve. Here, locals share stories of tree-side slumber parties, big eats and singing the songs of the season

Posted: Friday, December 23, 2011 8:08 am | Updated: 9:53 am, Fri Dec 23, 2011.

It was the day before Christmas and all through the land, Lodians were eating and laughing and watching old movies, excited for everything that is planned.

The day is mostly filled with anticipation of the big holiday. You hope for relaxation, but have the realization that the house needs cleaning, the bird needs to defrost and there are casseroles and you’re not sure when they’ll get their turn in the oven.

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