The holidays are filled with nostalgia, familiar smells, sounds, and stories that transport us to memories of laughter, food, and family. But as we grow, move, and evolve, sometimes the traditions we were raised with no longer fit who we are today. That’s okay. The beauty of celebration is that it can grow with you.
We believe in honoring where you come from while creating new ways to celebrate who you’re becoming.
Maybe this year, you’re celebrating in a new city. Maybe your family looks a little different, or you’re hosting your own gathering for the first time. Or maybe you’re craving a slower, more soulful season, one that’s rooted in self-care and connection. Whatever your moment looks like, it’s yours to shape.
1. Start with Meaning, Not Routine
Traditions don’t have to be inherited to be meaningful. Ask yourself what feels most sacred right now, lighting candles, cooking your favorite comfort meal, or setting intentions for the year ahead. Those small acts can become rituals that ground you through the season.
2. Celebrate in Your Own Language
Our culture teaches us that celebration is communal, and it still can be. But it can also be deeply personal. Whether you’re hosting a dinner with your chosen family, FaceTiming loved ones abroad, or dancing solo in your kitchen with a glass of bubbly, celebration is about joy, not perfection.
3. Keep One Thing from the Past
Tradition is also about continuity, holding onto one thing that reminds you of where you came from. Maybe it’s your abuela’s recipe, a song that plays during every family gathering, or wearing a Rumbita crown that reminds you that you are the special occasion.
4. Turn the Ordinary Into Ceremony
Even the simplest moments can become rituals of celebration. Pour your morning coffee into your favorite mug, light a candle that reminds you of home, or take a quiet moment to write what you’re grateful for. When intention meets action, even the smallest moment can feel sacred.
A New Tradition: Celebrate Yourself
This holiday season, we invite you to celebrate differently, boldly, quietly, or however feels right to you. You don’t need to follow anyone else’s version of the holidays.
Create, honor, release, repeat. Because the most meaningful traditions are the ones you make for yourself.
XO, Rumbita