What are the Best Christmas Traditions for Kids

What are the Best Christmas Traditions for Kids

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Posted 2012-11-30 by Where I Holidayfollow
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Second only to their birthday, Christmas is one of the most eagerly anticipated holidays by my children. It's not the presents, or so they say, but the traditions and activities that surround Christmas that make is so memorable and desireable.

[ADVERT]Each family is unique and I enjoy hearing about and being inspired by the traditions and stories that support the enjoyment and celebration of the holiday season. Here are a few traditions that my family enjoys.

Annual Christmas Ornament
Each year my boys get to choose a new ornament for the tree. It can be anything they like and is usually reflective of their interests at the time. My oldest picked out a dog in a Santa hat the year we got our dog. Last year my youngest selected a kangaroo because he had just learned the song Six White Boomers. They look forward to selecting their ornaments and love unwrapping them when it is time to trim the tree.

Donations
We talk about Christmas being a time to be thankful and grateful, show love for your family and kindness to those less fortunate. We select several gifts to include either in the Wishing Tree appeal or similar toy drive donations. The care and attention the boys put into selecting the gifts is reflective of their desire to ensure that they help bring a smile to another child on Christmas.


We also make sure to add a little extra to our food shop each week to donate to the food drives. On our last shop my son said, "Mum, the Christmas decorations are up, shouldn't we buy some food to help other people?". For him, Christmas has become linked to the spirit of giving to others. While they have a strong sense of community spirit and giving through the year, they take extra focus during Christmas.

Treats for Santa and the Reindeer
On Christmas Eve we bake cookies for Santa and leave them out with a glass of milk and some carrots for the reindeer. It's no wonder that Santa has a belly that shakes like a bowl full of jelly!



What are your families favourite Christmas traditions?

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