love and theft

Learn about five country stars' memorable Christmas traditions.

Music heals. After every tragedy, scare or trivial argument we turn to our favorite singers to remind us what's pure in life.

Just like you, country music's biggest stars look forward to visiting with family, eating and maybe bickering across the table this Christmas. They carry on traditions that are heartfelt, funny, strange and flat-out unforgettable.

Love and Theft's Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles met and began writing together nearly 10 years ago, thanks to an introduction from Canaan Smith.