The control panel was a gothic transformer, which the kids earned the right to use once they had proven their trustworthiness to dad. During the holiday season, Today's Father has the same opportunity to keep time-honored rituals or establish new traditions which will bring special memories to his family. Through the generations Fathers have been a major force in preserving holiday traditions, and Today's Father can provide his own meaning to the season. While the holidays can easily feel like one enormous hassle added on top of our already busy lives, Today's Father can find rituals and traditions that make the season personally enjoyable and meaningful to him and his family. Keeping traditions, for himself as well as others, is not only an act of self-expression, but also a valuable window through which his children can see into the soul and psyche of the mysterious man who brings home the bacon.
Some Fathers always pass out the presents.
Some dress up as Santa Claus and make the rounds to the neighbors. Some make sure that every family member gives to those in need via Toys for Tots. Some bring out the special holiday music, from Elvis to Reggae to Olde English Carols. Some offer the holiday blessings at mealtime. Some will make a family outing of cutting down the tree in the woods.