Quest for holiday traditions

SIKESTON -- Do you have a special time or way of opening Christmas presents? Or do you spend Christmas Eve watching "A Christmas Story" over and over?

With Christmas just around the corner, the Standard Democrat would like to know how your how your family celebrates the holidays -- past or present. Tell us in 100 words or less about your traditions.

Submissions should be e-mailed to: standem@yahoo.com or mailed to: Standard Democrat; c/o Lifestyles; 205 S. New Madrid St.; Sikeston, MO 63801. Please include a daytime phone number, and the deadline for submissions is Dec. 17.