Christmas is one of the sweetest times of year when it comes to family. It offers the perfect opportunity to begin a tradition, complete with ugly Christmas sweaters and tasty treats. It doesn’t matter how old or young; getting the family together and having something to look forward to is the kind of thing everyone can participate in. Be sure to take plenty of pictures to commemorate the whole event. Here’s a list of 10 ideas for Christmas Family Traditions to get you started on creating your very own.
Christmas Family Traditions to Start
1. Wear matching Christmas pajamas, even if you’re all grown up.
2. Make Christmas brunch together; pancakes, bacon, waffles – the works.
3. Go to the movies as a family. Catch the latest blockbuster together and order large buckets of popcorn to share.
4. Write Christmas cards to each other to open at the end of the day with what you wish for each other in the upcoming new year.
5. Take a family picture in front of the Christmas tree and replicate it each year; have everyone stand in the same position and watch how everyone changes.
6. Bake Christmas treats together – cookies, cupcakes, gingerbread or fruit cake are all great seasonal options.
7. Make an annual Christmas gingerbread house together (from scratch) and decorate it with little gingerbread people to represent each family member.
8. Decorate “ugly Christmas sweaters” each year and wear them out, in pictures, for anything.
9. Play games outdoors, depending on the weather. Or build a snowman (make it a competition for a fun challenge). For either case, make silly trophies to hand out at the end.
10. Go watch a production with a holiday theme, like “The Nutcracker” or “A Christmas Carol.”
What are some of your holiday family traditions?
