Celebrating the holiday season with traditions, old and new

The holiday season is upon us once again.

Temperatures are getting colder, perfect for cozy nights snuggled up by the fire.

Holiday decorations are making their way out of storage, as halls are decked with boughs of holly and evergreen. Trees and homes glow, adorned with lights that make the shortest and darkest days of the year shine longer and brighter. Radios blare familiar Christmas music - a blend of the classic carols and catchy, newer songs. Party invitations are sent out, and plans are being made to celebrate the holiday season with traditions old and new.

As Frank Sinatra used to sing, "It's that time of year when the world falls in love."

That definitely rings true each year as the holiday season officially gets underway. Here are some of our favorite traditions: