Ryan Christmas Traditions
Uncle Phil used to make his annual Christmas Eve phone call while Grandma was opening her gift from this other uncle.
Who is Uncle Ed?
This matriarch was widely known for her delicious brownies that were a staple at all Ryan family events.
Who is Grandma Mary?
In 2022, the Lige family visited the Miracle on 34th Street lights in Hampden with this long-time friend.
Who is Brady Gue?
In this Jackson 5 Christmas Classic, a child sees this person kissing Santa Claus.
Who is mommy?
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
The Ryan family isn't known for their cooking skills, so they spent their Christmas Eves enjoying dinner catered by this local Italian restaurant.
What is Via Roma?
In past years, the Lige family would trek down from Long Island to this beach town to see the other side of their family during the Christmas season.
What is Bethany?
In 2016, Sean spent Christmas in a cast after an injury to this part of his body.
What is his wrist?
This song, originally written in 1984, was re-recorded with different artists in 2014 for its 30th anniversary.
What is Do They Know It's Christmas?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas was originally made as a cartoon in 1966. In 2000, a live-action version was released featuring this actor.
Who is Jim Carrey?
Dave Lige was known to be the cook and the cleaner at Ryan Family Christmas Eves. He spent a lot of time frantically gathering this off the floor as presents were opened.
What is wrapping paper?
These 2 family men both have December birthdays. One before Christmas, and one after.
Who are Michael Ryan and Dave Lige?
In December 2011, Mary and Sean met this former Ravens wide receiver, who wore number 15, at the Abilities Network behind our house.
Who is LaQuan Williams?
In the song, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, we won't go until we get some of this.
What is figgy pudding?
In the Christmas comedy, Elf, Will Ferrell identifies this name as "fun to say."
What is Francisco?
This Uncle was commonly known to arrive late on Christmas Eve, and expected his food to be prepared and warmed upon his entry.
Who is Uncle Danny?
These 2 Ryan ladies share their gluten intolerance, although some have doubts over the authenticity of one.
Who are Abby and Lorraine?
What is the 2002 NCAA Final Four?
This Christmas album, released in 2011 by Justin Bieber, is notoriously one of Mary's favorites.
What is Under the Mistletoe?
In The Santa Clause 3, this villain tries to replace Scott Calvin as Santa Claus, but is stopped with the help of Calvin's niece, Lucy.
Who is Jack Frost?
This dietary restriction has caused some rift in the Christmas Eve dinner plans, but you could always eat a salad!
What is gluten free?
Who is Bridget Conaghan?
In this year, Maryland received multiple feet of snow, reported on by Tricia Lige in her viral Towson Blizzard YouTube video.
What is 2010?
In this 2017 Christmas Pop song, singer Sia requests that you take a trip down this with her.
What is Candy Cane Lane?
Whether or not this film is a "Christmas movie" is often debated, as it is set around Christmas time, but does not feature any classic Christmas movie features.
What is Die Hard?