The Hardy family, of Perrysburg, has been going to the movie theater every Christmas for four decades.
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Presents, a festive ham and quality time with loved ones are some of the many traditions common during Christmas.
For some families, a tradition is a trip to one of the few businesses open during the holidays: the movie theater. The Hardy family is one of them.
“We actually go to the movies every Christmas and every Thanksgiving, so it’s like our little tradition with our family,” said Liz Hardy, who was visiting home for the holidays and making a trip to the Cinemark theater at Levis Commons in Perrysburg on Wednesday.
Her mom agreed.
“We’ve always done that. My husband managed a theatre, so we’ve done it for 40 years,” said Pat Hardy.
Their tradition began in 1985 when it was both a responsibility and an escape.
“He (my husband) always had …