For many people, the month of December tends to be a time of reflection. The current year is ending, a new year is about to begin, and the holidays can bring about lots of emotions. This can lead to thinking of the past and feelings of nostalgia. One of the ways we connect with the past is by engaging in family, community, or cultural traditions. Most times we think in terms of family when it comes to traditions. However, most people engage in traditions outside of their familial unit as well. In fact, many of you may celebrate traditions within your early childhood education programs! Before we get into ways to incorporate different traditions in your programs, let’s examine the significance of tradition in the human experience.