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The Weekly Genealogist Survey, December 17, 2025
1.
If you celebrate a winter holiday, how have your typical celebrations been influenced by previous generations? (Select all that apply.)
I eat foods and/or drinks that are traditional in my family.
I display decorations and holiday items (ornaments, nativity sets, menorahs, dreidels) from previous generations.
I observe some holiday customs that originated with previous generations of my family.
I observe some holiday customs that are rooted in my family's ethnic heritage.
I observe some holiday customs that are rooted in my family's regional heritage.
I reminisce and share stories about previous generations.
I give gifts related to family history.
I display or look at photos (or home movies or videos) of previous generations celebrating.
I travel/have traveled to ancestral towns or countries as part of my holiday celebrations.
I celebrate in a way not mentioned above.
I celebrate a winter holiday other than, or in addition to, Christmas or Hanukkah.
I do not celebrate any winter holidays.