12/11/2025
🎄There’s something so special about traditions, those little things we do year after year that somehow become the heartbeat of the holidays.
As kids, we didn’t realize how much those moments mattered - like baking cookies with mom, driving around to look at Christmas lights, or opening one present on Christmas Eve. But now, as adults, we realize that’s what made Christmas feel like magic.
Traditions give us a sense of comfort and belonging. They remind us of who we are, where we’ve come from, and the people we love most. And the best part? We get to pass them down or create new ones that will one day be remembered the same way.
Every year, my family and I slip into our cozy jammies and patiently look out the front window waiting for annual Lake Tahoe Fire Christmas Engine Truck to drive-by. We all bundle up and have our shoes ready by the door to run outside and catch it. The fire truck goes up and down every street, gives out candy canes, and has been a tradition as long as I can remember. You can always tell the truck is getting closer by the city tracker and music playing! Seeing the wonder and awe in my kids’ eyes as the trucks roll through our neighborhood is one of our favorite traditions — and it warms my heart every time. 🚒
So, what’s one Christmas tradition you still hold onto or one you’ve started with your own family?
- Kim
P.S-Check the comments below for the full South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and parade schedule.
