Christmas traditions with kids.
Christmas Eve celebrations can be as fun as the big day itself.
Enjoy the lead up to Christmas with special day-before celebrations and traditions.
Holiday traditions ake your family’s Christmas memorable and fun. Small or big, holiday traditions are about the memories you create and the anticipation of everyone's experiences.
Spend the day thinking of others
Create aChristmas Eve tradition of giving back by volunteering. There are so many local charities that need our help during the holidays, including soup kitchens serving Christmas Eve dinner, homeless shelters that are out in the community handing out comfort packs or sandwiches and so many more options. Do some research beforehand to find a local organization where your entire family can volunteer. It's a good feeling that's sure to stick with you all through the rest of the holiday season.Pajama party/Xmas Eve gift
Kids can never have enough pajamas and Christmas Eve is the perfect excuse to get them a fresh pair. They also beg, "Please,Please just ONE present tonight?!" So mom, dad...Now you can give in! We still pick the gift, but they wont mind once its opened! Your Xmas Eve gift box/bag should incude, New Pajamas)christmas-y or charecters) Mom Dad go get your xmas pj's on (or any jammies) and Join in Pajama Party all night long!!!...back to the xmas eve box.... a christmas movie for the entire family to sit and watch together, and ont forget a tub of popcorn. All the perfect family Christmas Eve pajama partys needs. My family chooses this as one of our Christmas Eve traditions.Baking Cookies for Santa and his Reindeer
Its very important to bake sugar cookies on Xmas eve that way Santa and his reindeer get nice warm cookies for the cold night of delivering presents to around the world. Its another great way to get involved with the kids and spend some quality time with them. Letting the kids decorate gets them involved and knowing they are for Santa and his reindeers, is a pretty exciting thing. PS dont forget the glass of milk to!
The Elf on the Shelf
Yes! The elf on the shelf! This holiday tradition is becoming quite popular,their faces are caught on instagram doing sneeky things around the house when the children are asleep. I've asked a few friends of mine who have the elf on the shelf, a little bit about how it works for those of you who have never heard of it. She says, Elf on the Shelf and the accompanying book is a must-do holiday tradition that she enjoys with her kids every year. Choose an elf and place him on the shelf each holiday season. The kids aren't allowed to touch him, but he's very important! He watches everyone and reports back to Santa, helping keep the 'Naughty or Nice List' in order. Make it your own tradition by choosing an elf that represents your family, naming him and making him a part of your family during the holidays.
