From fireworks to family feasts, these are the rituals that make holidays feel like holidays. Whether it’s hanging ornaments, lighting candles, or hunting for eggs in the yard, these timeless traditions remind us why the calendar’s best days are always the ones we share.
Opening Presents is currently the #1 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 75.8% head-to-head battles.
Thanksgiving Dinner is currently the #2 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 70.9% head-to-head battles.
Trick-or-Treating is currently the #3 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 60.9% head-to-head battles.
Christmas Tree Decorating is currently the #4 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 60.0% head-to-head battles.
Fourth of July Fireworks is currently the #5 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 57.8% head-to-head battles.
Holiday Movie Marathon is currently the #6 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 57.1% head-to-head battles.
Barbecuing on Memorial / Labor Day is currently the #7 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 44.6% head-to-head battles.
Easter Egg Hunt is currently the #8 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 32.9% head-to-head battles.
New Year’s Countdown is currently the #9 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 29.7% head-to-head battles.
Baking Holiday Cookies is currently the #10 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 28.8% head-to-head battles.
Valentine’s Cards & Chocolates is currently the #11 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 27.5% head-to-head battles.
Lighting the Menorah is currently the #12 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 23.3% head-to-head battles.