Residents Share Their Christmas Traditions

Christmas is a time to gather with family and friends, and with that comes memories and traditions. Encino Patch wants to know your favorite and unique holiday traditions that make the Christmas season special for your family.

Here are some of the holiday traditions Encino residents shared with us:

Christmas Karaoke

Once that Eggnog starts kicking in, your hearth can double as a karaoke stage.

"It's a tradition that we all drink and then karaoke at my uncle's house," said Alfredo Medina. "I'm looking forward to getting together with my family."

Yuletide Stogies

"My wife's cousin has a big house in Diamond Bar and we all get together there and they get catered food, a bartender and we smoke cigars and all do a toast," said Mike David.

Radio Jingles

"I'm a dork because I like 103.5," said Helen Labowe. "They put all the Christmas songs on the day after Thanksgiving and I am always so excited to hear it, and it just makes me happier."

Dirty Santa

Don't worry, there's nothing adult about it. It's a fun gift exchange game for Christmas parties, and your kids can participate, too.

"My favorite part of Christmas is Dirty Santa," said 14-year-old Ronia Shehada. "It's a fun game. Everyone's laughing and ends up with something."

Midnight Mass

"I like everything about Christmas," said one resident who wished to remain anonymous. "Especially going to church and celebrating Jesus."