We had so much fun at our virtual holiday party in 2021 that we’re going to host another one this year!

At that event, we shared photos of our members sitting on Santa’s lap as children, the tempting results of an annual sisters’ Christmas cookie bake-off, and a vintage holiday jewelry collection, among other items. We chatted about holiday traditions and hosted a genealogy trivia game that was so much fun!

Do you have photos of family tree ornaments, visits with Santa, a decorated snowman
on the lawn, or any of the gifts or toys that you received for the holidays? Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, or another winter holiday with your family and friends, we hope that you will share some of your photos and memories with your fellow genealogists.

Search those boxes, albums, closets, and your online collection for your holiday photos, and send your scanned items to us. We’ll create a slide show for our party and enjoy reminiscing with each other.

Our holiday party will also be a wonderful opportunity to share your family traditions and memories with us. Do you make a special recipe each year? Do you have a family  tradition that you’ve carried forward through the years?

We’ll also host another holiday trivia game to test your knowledge!

Bring your mug of hot chocolate, hot mulled wine or cider, or something stronger! Wear your holiday finest or your ugliest holiday sweater, if you dare!

Please send your scanned photos to us at: westmassgen@gmail.com by Monday,  December 11th and we’ll create a slideshow of your submissions.