
“I always get a kick (out) of leaving cookies out for Santa Claus and carrots for his reindeer.”

“The holiday tradition I enjoyed most was my mother playing Luther Vandross’ Christmas album after Thanksgiving. It never failed, the day after Thanksgiving Luther Vandross or some other old school soul (or) R&B Christmas albums could be heard throughout the house.”

“Every year, we gather as a big family, aunts and uncles and cousins even. We take turns getting the position of honor as ‘Santa,’ handing out presents and making sure everyone gets their turn.”