ExclusiveDisney Channel’s Biggest Stars Spill On Their Favorite Holiday Traditions

“My favorite holiday tradition is when all eight of my cousins, my sister, along with our parents, grandparents, uncles and aunties stay in the same place together. We hang out and play games on Christmas Eve and wake up together on Christmas Day. We have so much fun, laughter and a lot of good food. It’s my favorite tradition because being with my family is like a nonstop comedy show.”

Kaylin Hayman

“My favorite holiday tradition is decorating the Christmas tree because I think it is fun to spend time with my family and see all the ornaments we have collected over the years.”

“My favorite holiday tradition is definitely going to see the Christmas lights in Wakefield Winter Wonderland. My family goes every year and we bring our hot chocolate and walk around and it’s just really a magical place to visit, it definitely gets you into the holiday spirit.”

Olivia Sanabia

“One of my favorite Christmas traditions is the family baking contest we have every year. We split into two teams, bake different cookies and then we have friends judge to see what their favorite is!”

“My favorite holiday traditions are baking Christmas cookies with my family and decorating the tree because it really gets me in the Christmas spirit.”

 Paxton Booth

“Every Christmas Eve, I get to open one present. It’s usually really comfy holiday-themed pajamas, along with a fun movie. We all sit around as a family while drinking hot chocolate in front of the fireplace and watch the movie together.”

Dakota Lotus

“My favorite family tradition is spending time in nature with family. We usually go for a hike or to the beach. My mom and I also try to find a place to give back like a homeless shelter or children’s hospital during the holidays. It always makes me so happy to give back on the holidays. “

“Every year my family goes together to pick out our Christmas tree. We all agree on our favorite, we bring it home, put on our cozy Christmas PJ’s and decorate it. While we are putting on the lights and ornaments, we sing and play Christmas music and my mom puts a homemade Christmas scent on the stove. It’s my favorite time because it’s the official beginning of the season to me.”

Scarlett Estevez

“My favorite Holiday tradition is the white elephant gift exchange we do on Christmas Eve at my Grandma’s house. It is really fun because our whole extended family participates. Depending on what number you pick you can steal a present someone has already opened or take a chance on an unopened present. It is always really fun.”

“Every Holiday season all of my family and some of our very close friends get together and we make homemade ravioli. Our recipe has been passed down for many generations of our family and is definitely a family favorite of our Italian heritage. Everyone has a part in making our ravioli, from the oldest relative to the youngest relative. The oldest typically handles the recipe of making the filling. The filling is a secret recipe that they do not share with just anyone (not until that person is ready to make the filling), then we make the dough. (I learned how to make the dough this year). ”

Shelby Simmons 

“My favorite holiday tradition is decorating the Christmas tree! I love doing this because it’s an opportunity to create something beautiful with my family.”

“My favorite holiday tradition is my uncle Eric’s “dollar game.” In addition to bringing us presents, he always comes to my house for the holidays with a pocket filled with one dollar bills. When we aren’t looking, he hides them ALL OVER the house. The kids always love to go searching for them because whatever you find, you’re allowed to keep!” 

Jason Maybaum

“My favorite Holiday tradition is spending Christmas Day with our friends who have a big party every year.  My family brings Christmas presents for them and they give us Hanukkah presents.  It is always a great time, and even though we have different holidays, we celebrate together as one big extended family.”

“My favorite traditions is taking past and present ornaments and decorating the Christmas tree with my family.”

Navia Robinson 

“My favorite holiday tradition is building a fort with my brothers on Christmas Eve. My brothers and I get as many pillows and blankets from around our house and take them to our basement, where we make the fort. We all stay up watching movies together until Christmas morning!”