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Joy it Forward giveaway: Polar Ice House Family 4-Pack!

By Faye Prosser

Posted: November 29, 2012

Looking for something fun to do this season to get your family in the holiday spirit? With this week’s giveaway from Polar Ice House, you can kick off the holiday season with a family four-pack of FREE skating passes valid at four convenient Polar Ice House locations in downtown Raleigh (Winterfest outdoor ice rink), Cary , Garner or Wake Forest .

Enjoy skating at one of the three indoor locations, or join us at the outdoor ice skating rink in Downtown Raleigh from December 1 to January 31 for the following events:

Sledding Sundays (December 16, January 6 and January 27): SnowMyYard.com will create a winter wonderland from 12 noon-4 pm (free with skating wristband).

Two for Tuesdays: Skaters will receive one free admission to the rink with the purchase of one paid admission (includes skate rental).

Workout Wednesdays: Warm up on the rink with some fun exercises.

Date & Skate Thursdays: Free carriage rides with skating wristband from 6 pm-9 pm.

Rock Around the Rink Fridays: DJ and tunes from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

To enter to win, post a comment below with your favorite holiday tradition!

I'll randomly pick the winner on Tuesday, December 4th at 10 am. Good luck!

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Going to grandmas's on Christmas Eve.

mrskathy
November 30, 2012 8:36 a.m.

My favorite tradition is on the Eve before Christmas day we gather around Papa with hot cocoa and cookies while he reads, "The Night Before Christmas".

anna6
November 30, 2012 8:27 a.m.

One of our favorite traditions as a family is to ride around looking at Christmas lights together. There is something magical about the way your child's eyes light up at all the beauty!

couponclipper0784
November 30, 2012 8:08 a.m.

Driving around to look at Christmas lights with the whole family packed into the stationwagon.

sfivers
November 30, 2012 6:19 a.m.

On Christmas morning, the children were not to wake Mom and Dad until 7:00am. Until then, they could get down their stockings and go through them. (Santa always put in something that would keep them occupied for at least a half an hour!)Then cinnamon rolls and orange slices were started in the kitchen while the stuff from the stockings was inspected. A quick breakfast was inhaled and then the presents were passed out! My daughter recently told me that the scent of cinnamon reminded her of Christmas morning even in the middle of summer!!!

jpittard2
November 30, 2012 12:28 a.m.

A simple walk around the neighborhood to enjoy the Christmas lights.

gumtickler80
November 30, 2012 12:11 a.m.

we also have the tradition of having a gingerbread house building contest & the winner receives extra dessert for dinner.

MommyCarebear
November 29, 2012 11:15 p.m.

celebrating with my family and seeing their faces when they open their presents

philashes4
November 29, 2012 10:58 p.m.

Spending time with family celebrating Jesus' birth..and seeing my kids faces when they open gifts

ctondee31205
November 29, 2012 10:16 p.m.

Christmas lights in the evening. So breathtaking.

jbpersson
November 29, 2012 10:10 p.m.

gingerbread house, christmas music, christmas movies, cookies, wrapping presents

stephlw
November 29, 2012 9:43 p.m.

Traveling to see family

savinlady
November 29, 2012 9:20 p.m.

It might sound crazy but our family holiday tradition is to go for a bike ride

peterbiltgirl
November 29, 2012 8:44 p.m.

baking Christmas cookies and attempting to make a gingerbread house:)

mllhughes
November 29, 2012 8:43 p.m.

Reading the Christmas story from the Bible before we open gifts on Christmas morning.

cbrewer8
November 29, 2012 8:30 p.m.

spending all Christmas day in our pajamas helping the kids enjoy their gifts.

janetws
November 29, 2012 7:52 p.m.

Singing along to Christmas music with my husband and watching all of the classic Christmas movies.

gocats8
November 29, 2012 7:24 p.m.

We do Christmas lights hunting with the kids.

mivonm
November 29, 2012 7:21 p.m.

Finding the Christmas Pickle ornament on the tree :)

kat08858
November 29, 2012 7:19 p.m.

Spending time with family

rweaver322
November 29, 2012 7:17 p.m.

setting up a train around the bottom of the christmas tree after the tree has been decorated!

jjfhand
November 29, 2012 6:42 p.m.

I love when the kids find the pickle that Santa has hidden in the tree.

joyforehand
November 29, 2012 6:30 p.m.

Vacationing with my brother and his family either before or after Christmas.

pmacky415
November 29, 2012 6:29 p.m.

Decorating the tree and baking cookies/goodies.

1229lsmith
November 29, 2012 6:09 p.m.

Watching my 3 grandchildren greet Christmas morning with complete awe.

nbm2
November 29, 2012 6:06 p.m.

Going to the nativity display in Apex. Also watching Christmas movies with my kids.

brown121rk
November 29, 2012 6:06 p.m.

My favorite tradition is opening presents with my boyfriend and our little girl on the 23rd. The 23rd is our own night to spend together, and then we have the rest of the holiday to spend with family and friends :)

CarolineCJ
November 29, 2012 5:57 p.m.

Every year family and friends get together a week or two before Christmas and bring a $5.00 gift and a dish to pass. Everyone gets a number according to who goes first and so forth. The children are also involved with their own secret Santa. I love it.

Mz.Jen
November 29, 2012 5:44 p.m.

Each family member opens one gift on Christmas Eve. It's suspensful and sometimes difficult to choose which one to open!

cynthiajc
November 29, 2012 5:26 p.m.

Favorite holiday tradition is decorating and listening to christmas music while decorating.

couponlover89
November 29, 2012 5:22 p.m.

An old tradition in my family is Italian Christmas Eve. Getting together with family having a bunch of fish and pasta and watching kids open gifts. New tradition started with me and my husband two years ago. We go to SC to visit his family oN Christmas day watch kids open gifts and than hang around house and family comes over for big dinner at night. We are also start our own tradition this year. A Chaunkkah dinner with both of our families

lstillman429
November 29, 2012 5:21 p.m.

We all make decorations for the Christmas tree each year together like beaded angels, popcorn strings, cookie cutter decorations.

tigercone
November 29, 2012 5:12 p.m.

Just recently moved here from the desert, so the last few holidays we would always go up north to play in the snow. Makes coming back to 80 degree days bearable. Now that we are here in NC, we are hoping to make new traditions!!

benbidder
November 29, 2012 5:12 p.m.

Decorating the house.

emilyomer
November 29, 2012 4:58 p.m.

We have a bunch of appetizers for dinner and open presents on Christmas Eve.

beadhive
November 29, 2012 4:52 p.m.

Making cookies and pies.

Cold Hard Truth
November 29, 2012 4:44 p.m.

Riding around looking at the Christmas lights

stellasmama
November 29, 2012 4:38 p.m.

Picking out a special ornament for our tree every year. My parents started the tradition when they got married & I carried it on when I moved out on my own & then had my own family. Every year when we decorate the tree, we reminisce about each ornament. :)

stephkenner
November 29, 2012 4:36 p.m.

Baking cookies!!!

momto2jps
November 29, 2012 4:31 p.m.

We go to the mountains every year over thanksgiving with my parents. And we go to a tree farm and pick out our Christmas tree. We've done this for 15 years now. Cherish every moment with my family!

lifeintheson
November 29, 2012 4:28 p.m.

Our favorite is visiting Meadow Lights each year :)...and ride the train is a must!!!

JessicaWells
November 29, 2012 4:19 p.m.

Opening stockings on Christmas morning.

dwoodward002
November 29, 2012 4:13 p.m.

Baking cookies and trying out new recipes!

sarahnmb
November 29, 2012 4:08 p.m.

Wrapping presents and decorating the Christmas tree!

mzcheresem
November 29, 2012 4:08 p.m.

We go to Meadow to ride the train and see the lights, then we all pick out our favorite candy from the counrty store.

red-head79
November 29, 2012 4:05 p.m.

Baking cookies with my kids!

tiffh
November 29, 2012 4:00 p.m.

Baking cookies with my mom and spending time with the family.

kalohe
November 29, 2012 3:55 p.m.

We are going to start a new tradition this year! We are going to bake cookies and decorate Christmas cards for a local nursing home that is looking forward to our visit.

namy33
November 29, 2012 3:51 p.m.

Our favorite holiday tradition is popping popcorn and watching a Christmas on 34th Street

lapie12
November 29, 2012 3:47 p.m.

Baking cakes and wrapping gifts

natashajohnson316
November 29, 2012 3:44 p.m.

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