Holiday Night With John and Anne: Our Christmas Tradition

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Anne and I know what makes this time of year special, the memories created by family traditions. We began ours when we started dating,  buying a Christmas tree ornament from every place we visit. Enjoy a close up look at our very personalized tree!

The first ornament was a gift from me to Anne to remember our first trip to Ohio and visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

The first ornament was a gift from me to Anne to remember our first trip to Ohio and visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

Our tree would not be complete without a treasure from our favorite city, New Orleans.

Our tree would not be complete without a treasure from our favorite city, New Orleans.

My mom got in on the act with this gem to remember our engagement 

My mom got in on the act with this gem to remember our engagement 

Anne and her mom got this wonderful trolly to remember their visit to San Fran 

Anne and her mom got this wonderful trolly to remember their visit to San Fran 

Our honeymoon and one of the most beautiful places we have ever been, Lake Louise, Canada

Our honeymoon and one of the most beautiful places we have ever been, Lake Louise, Canada

No holiday trip to Cleveland is complete without stopping by the Christmas Story House and seeing the leg lamp.

No holiday trip to Cleveland is complete without stopping by the Christmas Story House and seeing the leg lamp.

Hiking the Superior Hiking Trail and staying in Lutsen for a night after the trail beat us up. 

Hiking the Superior Hiking Trail and staying in Lutsen for a night after the trail beat us up. 

Marv was our Christmas gift to each other two years ago, so his puppy collar now adorns our tree. 

Marv was our Christmas gift to each other two years ago, so his puppy collar now adorns our tree. 

The Smokey Mountains and a Derryberry summer vacation.

The Smokey Mountains and a Derryberry summer vacation.

The Georgia Hansen spring break vacation. 

The Georgia Hansen spring break vacation. 

Civil War Fort outside of Savannah, Georgia. 

Civil War Fort outside of Savannah, Georgia. 

The Smithsonian and Washington DC, Anne's school trip.  

The Smithsonian and Washington DC, Anne's school trip.  

Anne and her mom visited sunny LA this summer and the Getty Museum. 

Anne and her mom visited sunny LA this summer and the Getty Museum. 

The late and great David Bowie as a wise man, representing our home town of Iowa City!

The late and great David Bowie as a wise man, representing our home town of Iowa City!

Thanks for everything in 2016, see you soon in 2017. Enjoy your Holiday traditions, share them with the world, or start a new one this holiday season.