Christmas Fun - Part Two

To me, one of the neatest things about the holidays is continuing traditions and starting new ones. There are several little things we usually do during the month of December as a family. We have been taking the "putting the star on the tree" pictures for 7 years now. There are some pictures of my husband doing this same thing as a little boy. It is a special memory each year and it is the final stage to our tree decorating!

This is just one example of a fun holiday tradition we try to do every year (I couldn't find a picture from 2010 - hey! We're not perfect!). Our oldest is big enough now to remember doing things in years past and gets very excited to do the things "we've always done". It's a small part of what makes us our family. No matter what age your kids are, if you don't even have kids, it is fun to have holiday traditions! Maybe your kids will even want to continue them with their own families as they grow up. These days are precious!

We also have these traditions that we try to do each year (but we realize not everything can be done every year for one reason or another and that is okay!):

- Drive through the Galaxy of Lights

- Sit in Santa's lap

- Make Christmas wish lists

- Walk the Tinsel Trail

- Read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

- Put out cookies for Santa and carrots for reindeer

- Elf on the Shelf

- Make handmade ornaments for our tree and grandparents'

 

What are some of your favorite holiday traditions??