The chill in the air , maybe some snow on the ground , and the smell of tasty treats everywhere can only mean one thing . It ’ s the holidays , and people love to celebrate , with tradition being the name of the game ! What are your must-do family traditions ? Maybe it ’ s watching Christmas movies or making cookies , or perhaps attending a local tree lighting ceremony , or “ The Nutcracker ” performance , or maybe you go sledding or ice skating and enjoy the obligatory hot cocoa and cookies .
Holiday traditions add a level of richness to our lives and passing them down through generations is a uniquely human experience . The wonderful thing about traditions , though , is that sometimes you can find a new one to add to your yearly repertoire . Maybe you can add a twist to an old classic , or perhaps you can find something entirely new , something a little out of the ordinary , something … unexpected . To that end , consider the following ideas for some holiday inspiration .
Idaho
Lake Coeur d ’ Alene Holiday Cruises
Coeur d ’ Alene , Idaho www . cdacruises . com
Lake Coeur d ’ Alene Cruises offers several cruise choices throughout the holiday season . One of the most popular cruises for families is the Journey to the North Pole Cruise . Picture yourself gliding along the water while viewing 250 lighted displays , totaling nearly 1.5 million twinkling lights ! You ’ ll also meet “ A Mariachi Christmas ” Santa , Mrs . Claus , the elves , and the Grinch !
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