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Christmas Traditions
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festive family fun
favorite Christmas Traditions
simple holiday fun
Get ahead of the holiday game this year by planning and shopping ahead for the Christmas traditions you want to continue… or perhaps the traditions you want to start this year!
Remember, less is more. It can be so tempting to want to do ALL the holiday things-but that just leads to massive holiday fatigue and takes away from the fun and the purpose of traditions.
Just pick a few, get what you need early, sit back and sip that latte, knowing you’ve got one major to-do marked off your list!
December 1st box
Create a box filled with cozy items for each child OR one for the entire family-to give out on December 1st! This is a really simple way to kick off the holidays. Just a little pre-planning needed here. Shop some of the ideas below to get a head start!
Christmas Pajamas
What is it about matching Christmas pajamas that puts everyone in a happy mood? Matching pajamas are super popular, so you definitely want to act fast to make sure you can get the right sizes needed for everyone. Target, Old Navy and Amazon have excellent options OR you can get fancy and find these Griswold PJ’s (and a bunch of other hilarious ones) on Etsy. Shop below!
Kindness elves
Love them or despise them, the moving during the night elves are here to stay! If you are looking for an alternative to the popular Elf on the Shelf-you might want to try Kindness Elves. Kindness Elves focus more on acts of kindness than on mischief. You can read more about them HERE.
ugly sweater movie marathon
Ugly Christmas Sweaters have made a huge comeback-and we all love to get a good laugh at these vintage treasures! Head to a thrift store or your local Goodwill to find the ugliest festive sweaters possible. You can also find a hilarious collection on Amazon as well. After everyone has found their sweater for the season, toss them on and settle in for a holiday movie marathon and popcorn!
christmas tree campout
This is a simple tradition that doesn’t cost a thing. Simply put out your pillows and blankets around the Christmas tree and have a Christmas Tree Campout. Turn on the Christmas tree lights and play soft Christmas music. Snuggle up and enjoy! Of course safety first-be sure this is a safe option for your family and that the tree is safely secured.
gingerbread house competition
Host an all family Gingerbread House Competition. You can make homemade houses or use a kit. Set out lots of decorating items. Encourage your kiddos to search the house for things to use to decorate their houses. Pick a theme or just leave it wide open. Once finished, have each person/team take a turn presenting their creation to the rest of family!
advent calendar
Advent calendars are another classic tradition and one you want to get a jump start on so you don’t wake up December 1st kicking yourself that you forgot. Amazon and Etsy have some adorable choices-you can shop below. You can also grab the advent calendar printable below if you want something easy and candy-free!
