Days of our Lives has been notorious for a beloved Christmas tradition for decades. The holiday season isn’t complete without watching the Horton family gather to hang ornaments on the tree.
Key Takeaways
- The Horton family ornament tradition began in 1966.
- It is filled with the holiday spirit and nostalgia.
- Why this year will be a little different.
Almost Six Decades of Horton Family Christmas Ornaments
The beloved Horton family tradition began in 1966 when Tom’s (Macdonald Carey) mother made ornaments for him, Alice (Frances Reid), and their kids Mickey (John Clarke), Bill (Edward Mallory), Addie (Patricia Huston), Marie (Maree Cheatham), and Tommy (John Lupton).
Even though the ornaments debuted in 1966 and were seen on the Christmas tree, the tradition of showing the family members placing them on the tree didn’t start until 1971.
Since then, the event has become a holiday staple with new ornaments added every year as the family grows and new people join. The tradition gives DAYS fans a sense of nostalgia, as seeing the various family members’ names is a wonderful trip down memory lane.
It’s also a time for the Hortons to remember those family members who are no longer here, like Doug (Bill Hayes), and those who are simply no longer in Salem, like Hope (Kristian Alfonso) and Bo (Peter Reckell).
Each year, the Horton family gathers on Christmas Eve to hang the ornaments. However, that won’t be the case this year because Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) postponed the annual tradition.
Despite the date change, the beloved family event will take place. After all, it isn’t Christmas in Salem without the Hortons gathering around the tree and hanging those ornaments.
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