Holiday Traditions

The holidays have always been my favorite time of the year. My family is spread out all over the country and the holidays are the only time of the year that we all get together to celebrate.

A large part of my family’s holiday traditions revolve around food. Coming from a diverse European ancestry, my family has accumulated countless “secret recipes,” ranging from my Czech grandmother’s stuffing to my German grand mother’s Christmas cookie recipe.

For the past several years, I have hosted Friendsgiving, which has been a really cool experience. Everyone brings a dish that is part of their family tradition. It’s really great to experience different cultures this way.

Working in healthcare does cause some scheduling difficulties when it comes to the holidays. I have gotten into the habit of celebrating Thanksgiving a week early with my family so that I can work the holiday. It has worked out pretty well and has formed a new family tradition! I don’t get too upset about not being able to celebrate on the actual holiday because I feel like any time my family and friends are together, that’s the real spirit of the holiday.

Kate Best is 2015 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Nursing. 

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