Tradition Starters Mugs

Origins of a family tradition.

Barbequer wears apron with 'Beer in -beer out' slogan.

Figures from 'Ascent of Man' diagram all do the Conga: 'Let's all fo the Conga, na-na-na-na ...'

Early photobombing

"Ours is not a creative clan."

'A religious zealot denounces a toaster for working on the Sabbath'

"An early spring was just a prediction- I can't actually control the weather!"

'Plimbco Bank &Trust, Old Money Division.'

"Damn those dugout Martinis!"

"Take the off this minute, young lady."

'I told him if he didn't get here quick he'd miss out on all the beer and food.'

"I'm starting my own movement—Occupy Fifty-Seventh Street."

'Minyan Man! You've saved the day again!'

"Merry Christmas"

"When I was young, we personally prepared all the food for each and every meal!"

'Ok you two, where the hell is Dancer?!'

"The Chinese Zodiac told me to marry a sheep. Who am I to question hundreds of years of ancient Chinese wisdom?"

"I often consult with a higher authority... my grandmother."

"Tia Carmen, I have a killer test tomorrow. Can you help?"

"I put my faith in coal. Because there’s no fuel like an old fuel."

Folk Wedding

"They lead a simple life - they don't even put gas in their cars."

Mr. Briggs' Adventures in the Highlands, part 11.

"Does dad know you're dating the guy from the Seder plate?"

'At least they can't touch the village local' say two country gents. The pub now has a sign on the window saying 'This is now a smoke free pub, also no dogs or horsey types!'

"I've had. . . um. . . just a small sherry. . ."

Shall I be mother?

'This is cow country, pal, and we're not real big on innovation.'

Sabrage!

"So, are you predicting an early spring?"

'Awww, isn't that nice: This one says 'PS: Love to Rudolph!''

"What happened to the good old Jewish holidays when all we used to do was eat?"

"I'm getting too old for this..."

'Oh yeah? Well, to hell with tradition. We're building a snow woman!'

Maypole