(Almost) Every year since the 1950s the California Arguelles/Miccio/Aguilar Family (descendants of Angel and Concepción) gets together around Christmas time to play games, eat and sing songs. One tradition is to sing the 12 Days of Christmas, with different groups singing each day. The smallest of children are dressed as elves and help distribute the presents. A piñata is always present. Grandma Concepción handed out envelopes with money in it to each of the children and grandchildren.
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 | Family Christmas Party 2025
At the home of Rick and Andrea White, Carlsbad, CA |
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 | First cousins, 2025
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 | Second cousins, 2025
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 | Third cousins, 2025
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 | Family Christmas party 2024
At the home of Mike Aguilar |
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 | First cousins, 2023
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 | The 2023 Family Christmas party was held at the home of Nick and Freeda Miccio in Helendale, CA. The event was a huge success, there was an incredible amount of love, and the singing of the 12 Days of Christmas was never better.
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 | First cousins pyramid, 2023.
Six of the first cousins decided they could do it. Average age? 70.2 years. Total seniority? 421 years. Thanks to some of the younger cousins for assisting! |
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 | Second cousins, 2023
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 | Third cousins, 2023
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 | Family Christmas Party 2020
The very first virtual Family Christmas Party was a success! There was a piñata, dice game, as well as the traditional singing of The 12 Days of Christmas. Special thanks to everyone who had a part in putting it together, especially Mike and Rebecca for being the "hosts". Here are links to what was created:
Greetings Dice Game Piñata 12 Days of Christmas Vid Hug Closing |
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 | The California Arguelles Family Christmas Party 2019, at the home of Mike and Rebecca Aguilar
Dear family,
It is unfortunate that the Family Christmas Party had to be cancelled this year due to icy roads and freezing temperatures, but safety first is always a good rule to live by.
Since Paradise Lost nomads Ana and Becky had flown down for the party, Rebecca invited them over to our house for a get together since she didn't want the tamales to go to waste. They were staying with Rose so she decided to come over too. Sister Martha was in the neighborhood, so she joined us, and brought along her kids and grand kids. And Rebecca's side of our family is always up for a good time and family bonding, so before you know it, we had a Plan B ad hoc alternative emergency last minute impromptu Family Christmas Party (and talent show!) with most of our immediate family.
We didn't do the dice game or pinata, and not everybody got a present, but Rose led us in the 12 Days of Christmas to make the party count as the official 77th annual Family Christmas Party. Let's keep it going; I plan to be there for the 100th.
Rebecca and I, along with several of the cousins and friends will shortly be off for the Viking Rhine River cruise, and enjoying castles on the Rhine and Christmas Markets in northern Europe, and we hope you all have a very enjoyable holiday season with your friends and family. And in the immortal words of Tiny Tim, "A Merry Christmas to us all, and God bless us all, everyone."
Mike (Aguilar) |
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 | Family Christmas river cruise on the Rhine River, 2019
Cousins Mike, Rebecca, Joe, Ruth, Lucy, Nick, Kathy, Tony, Michael John and JoAnn enjoyed a Christmas cruise on the Rhine River. During the ship's Christmas party, the family sang the 12 Days of Christmas with dozens of their fellow shipmates. Cousin Mike Aguilar explained to the boat the history of our Family Christmas Party. You can see the video of the singing HERE, led by cousin Nick. |
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 | 2018 California Family Christmas Party, at the home of Nick and Freeda Miccio
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 | 2018 Colorado Family Christmas party in Thornton, Colorado. At the home of Lars and Melissa Miccio.
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 | 2017 Family Christmas Party, 2nd cousins with spouses
At the home of Mike and Rebecca Aguilar, Buena Park, CA, USA |
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 | At the 2017 Family Christmas Party, the 1st cousins presented this book to their children. Thank you to Mike and Rebecca Aguilar for taking the lead on this wonderful creation.
(Note: Be patient, 43 MB download)
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 | 2017 Family Christmas Party, 1st cousins with spouses
At the home of Mike and Rebecca Aguilar, Buena Park, CA, USA |
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 | 2017 Family Christmas Party
According to the family patriarch, Mike Aguilar, it was the 75th Family Christmas Party. Being the oldest, and 75 years old, we choose to believe him. It was a grand event, filled with food, music and laughter. Another testament to the value of family tradition. Thank you Mike and Rebecca.
At the home of Mike and Rebecca Aguilar, Buena Park, CA, USA |
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 | 2017 Family Christmas Party, 3rd cousins
At the home of Mike and Rebecca Aguilar, Buena Park, CA, USA |
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 | 2017 Colorado Family Christmas Party, at the Jellystone Park Campground owned by Rick and Shelly Spear, Estes Park
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 | 2016 Family Christmas Party in California. Home of Rick and Andrea White.
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 | 2016 Family Christmas Party in Colorado
Parker, Colorado. |
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 | Colorado family Christmas party 2016 - 1st cousins
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 | Colorado family Christmas party 2016 - 2nd cousins
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 | Colorado family Christmas party 2016 - 3rd cousins
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 | California Family Christmas Party 2015, Home of Paul and Nikki Dunnicliffe
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 | Video of the 2015 Colorado Family Christmas Party
At the home of Tony and Kathy Palmeri, Loveland, CO, USA |
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 | Colorado Family Christmas Party 2015
Home of Tony and Kathy Palmeri
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 | Family Christmas Party 2014
Home of Rose Welch
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 | Family Christmas Party 2013 Home of Randy and Margie White
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 | 2nd and 3rd cousins 2013
Home of Randy and Margie White
Family Christmas Party 2013 |
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 | 2nd Cousins
Family Christmas Party 2013
Home of Randy and Margie White |
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 | 1st Cousins, senior to junior
Home of Randy and Margie White
Family Christmas Party, 2013 |
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 | Family Christmas Party 2012
Home of Brad and Angela Miccio
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 | Family Christmas Party 2011
Home of Jitesh and Candy Patel
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 | Family members videoconferencing from Colorado, Texas, and New York for the 2010 Family Christmas Party.
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 | Family Christmas Party 2010
Home of Mike and Rebecca Aguilar
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 | Family Christmas Party 2009
Home of Brad and Angela Miccio
Note: For the first time the Family Christmas party was linked via the internet. The Texas family consisting of Joe and Ruth Miccio, Michael John, JoAnn, Elizabeth Jo and Michael Joseph Arguelles, and Marian Huck (JoAnn's mom) were linked to the California party via Skype, allowing for the first interstate video conference version of the "12 Days of Christmas." Note the large screen TV with the Texas family joining in. |
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 | Family Christmas Party 2008
Home of Rick and Bea Miccio
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 | Family Christmas Party 2007
Home of Johnny and Morgan Navarro
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 | Family Christmas Party 2006
Home of Rose Welch
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 | Letter from Grandma Concha Arguelles to 2006 Family Christmas Party
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 | Family Christmas Party 2005, home of Rick and Bebe Miccio
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 | Family Christmas Party 2004
Home of Mike and JoAnn Arguelles
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 | Family Christmas Party 2003
Home of Mike and Rebecca Aguilar
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 | Family Christmas Party 2002
Home of Rick and Bea Miccio
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 | Family Christmas Party 2001, Home of Nick and Freeda Miccio
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 | Family Christmas Party 2000
Home of Mike and JoAnn Arguelles
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