One of my favorite holiday memories are spending Christmas Eve with my Aunt. On Christmas Eve morning we would make coffee and clean up the house a bit. Around noon we would begin to cook dinner for everyone. We always would listen to music and just enjoy the day. Sometimes we would put up the last of the decorations. Even though most of them were already up, we would just add the finishing touch.  Every year on Christmas Eve she would watch me open one gift. That gift would usually be new pajamas and then we would make a toast with sparkling grape juice. Afterwards I would lay with her and watch movies.On Christmas Day she would watch me open all my gifts, and then we would play with them. After a while we would get dressed for the day. My Aunt would always help me pick out one of new outfits to wear. This is my favorite memory because my Aunt passed away last year. I always try and keep the tradition going by doing these things with her children. My Aunt was my best friend, and a mother figure to me, so I will cherish our memories forever.