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15 Quirky Traditions to Add Flavor to Your Holiday

Most families cherish unique Thanksgiving traditions. We asked, "What's your quirky holiday tradition?" Here are the top replies.

VARENYKY

"I make Varenyky, a dish my grandma made for gypsies who helped her escape Auschwitz to Italy. It's a nod to my thankfulness for this country, family & her."

MAKING CHEX MIX

“Making chex mix slowly while the macy’s parade is on.”

SEE’S CHOCOLATE

"We would guess See's chocolates' fillings post dinner. Now, mystery's gone as my wife manages a See's."

SHOOTING PUMPKINS

"We shoot leftover Halloween pumpkins in the yard. My aunt gets cheap pumpkins, we set them up, and shoot them. Post shooting, we clean up. Sometimes we shoot from horses, cowboy style."

PUTTING CANDLES IN THE TURKEY

“Every few years, my birthday falls on Thanksgiving, so when that happens, I insist on putting candles in the turkey.”

SPECIAL BASTER FOR THE TURKEY

“I use a special baster for the turkey.”

NO FIGHT AND POLITICS

“We get together as a family and don’t fight. Politics and religion never come up.”

TEQUILA SHOTS BEFORE DINNER

“My brother’s father-in-law’s tradition is tequila shots before dinner. I’m so glad I’m invited to his house this year.”

MAKING CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS FROM POLYMER CLAY

"I usually spend Christmas alone, creating meals and decorations. This year, I'll be hosting a recently separated friend who has no place to go for the holidays."

MAKING PORRIDGE AND THANKING EACH OTHER

"Before the crowd, we make porridge. I play the 70s disco mix CD, light a fire, and we share special moments from the year."

SPINACH PIE

“Spinach pie, my dad’s side is all Greek.”

GOING FOR A RUN AND GAMING

"Wake at dawn, run, cider in parade, Scotch during RPG gaming, cook, beer, more cooking, dinner with wine. End by drunk gaming as wife sleeps."

POOT JING

"My family plays a silly game named 'poot jing,' a word game for kids. My siblings and cousins dread this annual tradition."

GETTING DRUNK AND WATCHING FOOTBALL

“Getting drunk off manhattans and watching football.”

SOCCER

“Playing soccer.”

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