Traditions are part of what make the Christmas season so
special. Decorating the Christmas tree, baking treats, hanging Christmas lights
and wrapping presents are common activities, but what are some unique things
you can do to make the holiday truly special? Here are some ideas we love:
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Go to a movie. On
Christmas, what does your family normally do? We wake up early, open presents
and usually make a big breakfast. What do you do with the rest of your day,
though? You are left with lots of free time and hardly anything is open! We
like to go see a movie at the local theater; last year it was The Hunger Games
and this year it will probably be Unbroken. Find something the whole family
would enjoy seeing together!
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Volunteer. Your
kids have probably told you what they want for Christmas 100 times by now,
right? Christmas has become focused on what we want and not what others need. Make
it a family priority to help those less fortunate each year. There are plenty
of local soup kitchens and shelters that would love a helping hand through the
Christmas season. If you finish up your activities early on Christmas Day, head
down and see if anyone could use your help.
Thankful Jar. Being
thankful isn’t just for Thanksgiving or Christmas, it should be present all
year long. A fun idea is to create a thankful jar, and have family members
write things they are thankful for throughout the year and drop them in the
jar. On Christmas, pull these out and read them together! This is a great way
to reminisce and bring the family together.
Christmas is a wonderful time spent with friends and loved
ones. Make your Christmas even more special by implementing some fun traditions
in the years to come!
What are some
traditions your family has?
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