Traditions that bring
families closer together

By Melissa Hart
Staff Writer

Our world is filled with many myths, folklore and haunted stories about this oh-so-glorious time of year.

Throughout the ages many have fallen in love with this time of year called winter.

From the sparkling lights to the first snow fall there are many warm memories to be made, but one thing that brings numerous families together is the winter holidays.

Some of us who celebrate Christmas will gather together to bake cookies and cakes while others watch traditional movies. For us movie buffs it just wouldn't be the winter season without the Grinch, or "The Nightmare Before Christmas."

ABOVE, Santa and child by CDHM artisan Silke Janas-schloesser