Oftentimes the best traditions are simple little things. At Christmas time, my father always took me, and later my sister, to pick out our very own ornament. We would pick what we were interested in at the time and over the years we had a collection of what we liked through the years (from princesses to softball to cell phones!). Here are some other ideas, if you're looking to start a new tradition. Remember, it should be something you'll enjoy too. Otherwise it's just another chore!
*Elf On The Shelf is a tradition many families do, where a silly elf doll is found in a different pose each morning. East Coast Mommy's elf keeps himself very busy!
*Instead of an Elf on the Shelf, KC Edventures finds jingle bells 'dropped' by elves who are watching over the children!
*Christmas Eve surprise box, from The Imagination Tree.
*Christmas Tree Decorating Party. Laugh With Us blog does a version that ends with everyone watching a Christmas movie in their Christmas jammies!
*Christmas Eve Elves who leave a special delivery on the morning before Christmas.
*Homemade Ornaments - a DIY alternative to our buy-an-ornament-each-year tradition! Mama Papa Bubba has some ideas to get you started.
*Packing a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. Adding the spirit of giving to others to a family tradition.
*Amy at The Connection We Share had a super fun idea! A special "elf" leaves out a bag for the kiddos each day with a special activity and all the things you need to complete it. There's candy cane growing, expressing gratitude and...eating snowman poop? Gross...kids will love this!
*Magic Reindeer Food. Why should Santa get all the treats on Christmas Eve? Sprinkle some 'reindeer food' (oatmeal mixed with glitter) in your yard to help re-charge the reindeer on their busy night.
*This makes for a fun tradition - elf footprint stamps that make it look like an elf has visited your child as they slept, checking if they were sound sleepers in preparation for Christmas Eve!
*Amy at The Connection We Share had a super fun idea! A special "elf" leaves out a bag for the kiddos each day with a special activity and all the things you need to complete it. There's candy cane growing, expressing gratitude and...eating snowman poop? Gross...kids will love this!
*Magic Reindeer Food. Why should Santa get all the treats on Christmas Eve? Sprinkle some 'reindeer food' (oatmeal mixed with glitter) in your yard to help re-charge the reindeer on their busy night.
*This makes for a fun tradition - elf footprint stamps that make it look like an elf has visited your child as they slept, checking if they were sound sleepers in preparation for Christmas Eve!
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
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