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Governor Charlie Baker compared his top 10 Christmas movies or television specials against Ken Pittman's top 10 in a Facebook exchange.

One of the things I love most about Christmas is the family traditions. Whether it's when and how to decorate the tree, what to eat of Christmas Day or just watching Christmas classics on TV, this holiday probably has more traditions than any other. And yet it was the year that my family threw every tradition out the window that is most memorable to me.

In the "old days," TV programs like "I Love Lucy" (1951-1957), "The Ed Sullivan Show"(1948-1971) and the "Carol Burnett Show" (1967-1978) attracted a devoted audience, week after week.

Thanksgiving is a week from tomorrow and I can't wait! I love the holiday because it's a time to get together and just enjoy each others company.