These passed-down Christmas recipes are adored by our editors.

Perhaps its the decades-old record you dust off each year to bring your ears back to Christmases past.

No matter the effort involved, theres a touch of enchantment in it all.

Italian Cream Cake

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But perhaps the most magical of all our Christmas traditions starts in the kitchen.

She brings them to every gathering because no one makes them better.

Since we preferred our cottage cheese version, we decided to stick with it.

Mom’s Potato Latkes

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It’s a family favorite dish.

It is the first sign that Santa came and the first of many “Cheers!”

of the day," says Turner Spottswood, photo editor assistant.

Southern Living Cottage Cheese Lasagna sliced and ready to serve

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Eating enough shrimp to ruin your dinner is a Christmas requirement.

She always sprinkles the top with paprika for a little festive color.

Grandma’s Chocolate Drop Cookies

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Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes served in a baking pan

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Milk Punch

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Southern Living Peel and Eat Shrimp on a plate to serve

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Cheesy Potato Casserole

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Crab Imperial

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Cheesy Broccoli-And-Rice Casserole

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