What type of Christmas traditions do you have in place for yourself or your loved ones? For those who have younger children, now is the time to start creating some traditions that you will continue for many years to come. It is often these traditions that kids remember more so than the toy that they begged to have and they ended up receiving. It is these traditions that they carry on with the next generation. Hence, having some traditions is important for many families. If you only have one or two traditions, now is the time to expand. But, what type of Christmas traditions can you consider?
We have a few ideas that you may want to add to your Christmas traditions!
1. A Movie Night
How many times do you find yourself realizing that you have spent your entire week doing nothing but work and running here and there? In today’s society, it seems we are always busy. So, nothing like having a Christmas movie night to help you unwind and make a great memory with the entire family. You can opt to watch a new movie on the market or an old favorite. And remember, this is not something that you can only do once during the month. You may find that the tradition becomes having a movie night every week before Christmas. Order some pizza, pop some popcorn, and let everyone dig in front of the television.
2. Find A Way To Volunteer
It is important that kids realize that the heart of the Christmas season is giving. One of the best traditions that any parent can start with their kid is giving them a chance to volunteer. This does not have to be a super hard task. A few ideas include volunteering your time at the food bank, or even taking the kids to visit a retirement home that is nearby when they rarely get any visitors.
3. Make a Gingerbread House
Nothing says Christmas like a gingerbread house. So, take one night with the kids and start making an epic gingerbread house that is going to allow them to let their creativity flow, while also being a sweet treat you can enjoy closer to Christmas. In fact, many parents make their gingerbread houses and then allow the kids to munch down on them when they are doing a Christmas movie night.
4. Secret Gift Exchange
For those with older kids, let the entire family take part in a secret gift exchange. You will find that it can be fun for the kids to shop for a sibling and let them be surprised at what they are getting them. It not only helps kids to learn more about the joy of giving, but it can be a fun experience if you state that whatever you buy has to be set at a certain limit or must come from a thrift store or even something that is handmade.
What tradition do you think our family will love this Christmas?