BLOGGING THE VIEW: Why not start a new Christmas tradition?
However, the great thing about traditions is that you can always create new ones, so why not make 2019 the year of new traditions
TIS the season! Time for decorated trees, twinkly lights, presents and good cheer.
But, even more than this, it’s time for the fun Christmas traditions that are unique to every family.
However, the great thing about traditions is that you can always create new ones, so why not make 2019 the year of new traditions.
Candy cane plants
Keep the magic of Christmas alive with this really easy, yet splendid Christmas tradition.
Choose an item to plant – it can be a lucky bean, tic tac or any small seed-like item – and place it in some soil in the garden or a pot.
Get the children to water it and then distract them with another Christmas activity for a while, during which time you ‘plant’ some candy canes.
After a while, get the children to return and find their candy cane plants. Try film the reaction if you can!
Advent calendars
If you’ve got some time and creativity on your side, then try make some advent calendars this year rather than just buying them from a shop.
You can opt to buy (or make) wooden or fabric calendars and then fill them with exciting little gifts and treats.
Take it a step further by also making a ‘giving’ advent calendar. For 25 days in December, you and your family can donate an item into the calendar – food, clothing, toys – and then donate these to local charities.
Camp out – in
This is a time for breaking all the rules, so why not build a fort in the lounge and have a camp out under the Christmas tree.
You can do this as a family and watch a fun Christmas movie, or let the children have a late-night gossiping and enjoying the magic of Christmas.
Write letters to Santa Claus
Get the children to create their own letters for Father Christmas with their wish list and then ‘post’ it off to the North Pole.
You can either take a picture of the letter and really post it, or pretend to post it and show your children their sweet letters when they’re adults.
There are actually a number of organisations that will write back to the children if you prefer!
Make a Christmas ornament
In a few years your Christmas tree will consist of only handmade ornaments, but that’s the joy of Christmas!
Help your children make a Christmas ornament such as dough hand prints, cardboard reindeer or decorated balls and then hang them up together.
Traditions are always fun, but by adding new ones each year, you’re keeping the magic of Christmas alive for your kids while ensuring happy memories forever!
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