Perrysburg Pulse Magazine Perrysburg Pulse November | Page 30

HOW
PERRYSBURG CELEBRATES
THE HOLIDAYS
It’s not just about the presents. When these Perrysburgians think of the holidays, they think of fun times spent with family. Their
unique traditions are proof that celebrating the holidays in Perrysburg is far from cookie cutter.
FINDLING FAMILY
“My favorite tradition is the Polar Express. One night an elf leaves Polar Express tickets
on the girls’ pillows when they go to bed. The “train” shows up, which is Grandma
and Grandpa’s van. Grandpa is the conductor. We drive around the greater Toledo
area looking at Christmas lights, drinking hot chocolate, eating popcorn, and singing
carols.”
LUDTKE FAMILY
“When my older kids were younger, we celebrated New Year’s Eve at 4:00 p.m. (Moscow
time!) instead of midnight since we adopted three of our children from Russia. With our
two younger children, we do a Lego Advent calendar each year.”
MOLL FAMILY
“A home full of family and friends for Thanksgiving, followed with shopping until we
drop for all of the best deals. During our shopping escapades, we find that one special
family ornament to put on our tree each year. One of us may or may not have a larger say
in what is picked each year—let’s be honest; if you have little ones, you know that the kids
rule the house—but it’s so much fun! May your stress be less, and your traditions fill your
hearts. Happy Holidays from the Moll Family.”
WALCZAK FAMILY
“Santa Claus is coming to . . . my house! The most magical part about the holidays for our
family is the night we host Santa for the neighborhood. We (it takes a team of elves) have
an evening of games, sweet treats, a hot chocolate station, kids can create their 'wish list,'
and, of course, picture time with the star of the night: Santa. Seeing the joy on the kids’
faces makes all of the work worth it!”
GILL FAMILY
“What is Eid? you may be asking yourself right now. Well, Eid is a holiday that Muslims
love to celebrate. One of the Eids is Eid-al-Fitr. Eid-al-Fitr is an Eid where you celebrate
breaking your fast, or as some people know it, finishing Ramadan. Ramadan is a holy
month where you do not eat or drink during the daytime. Some things Muslims like to
do to celebrate this Eid is they eat sawaiyan (saw-way-yeah) for breakfast (it is kind of like
sweet fried noodles dunked in milk and sugar). Also, kids get Eddi (e-dee) which is money
or gifts. Muslims like to celebrate this day usually with a fun festival in the morning and
parties all day with delicious traditional cuisine. Muslims celebrate this Eid with lots
of laughter and a marvelous time. Kids have fun playing around and adults get to join
together with each other and socialize. Well, there you have it. This is Eid, our holiday.”
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