Certain Christmas traditions seem to be a little bit more involved than some others, but why is it that some holiday traditions stand and others do not? How does a holiday tradition stand the test of time?

The reason some usual Christmas traditions are not performed every year is because we seem to be getting a bit lazier. Hanging mistletoe and ribbons to decorate the house have become more of a chore than a fun activity. There are a few people, however, who still make this holiday season as festive as possible.

When asked, English teacher Allison Faubel said, “I have a very small Charlie Brown-style Christmas tree, which I decorate with tiny ornaments, and when my cats have stolen all of the ornaments, colored paperclips.”