“Christmas cut-out sugar cookies, and we drink Santa Claus Coca-Cola while we drive around looking at Christmas lights.”

— Genna Hurd, research assistant, Lawrence

“Persimmon pudding. I'm originally from Arkansas where they grow, so it's something we always made.”

— Jimmie Henson, real estate investor, Eudora

“I would have to say barbecue. We always do the turkey thing for Thanksgiving, so we barbecue for a change of pace.”

— Josh Zeck, restaurant manager, Wellsville

“Just honey baked ham and the usual spread with lots of desserts.”

— Kallie Chaney, customer service representative, Lawrence