For millions of Americans, Christmas is a day to spend with family and showing loved ones how much they care, and members of Congress are no different.
“We always do the same thing. Our tradition is that we celebrate Christmas Eve, so for us, it’s called Nochebuena,” Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., who is Cuban American, told Fox News Digital. “And it’s the birth of Jesus, so that’s where family, friends, etc., get together … and then we have a pig roast. “
The pig roast, which is done outside, comes after “hours of preparation,” he said. Gimenez said his sons lead the meticulous process each year, adding, “They know how to do it better than I do it. I just help out.”
Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind., brother of former Vice President Mike Pence, similarly described family time as his favorite Christmas tradition.
“All my brothers and I, and nephews, go out to dinner on [Dec. 21] every year,” Pence told Fox News Digital.
Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
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