Christmas can be one of the most magical times of the year, especially for parents and children.
You can follow the traditions you had as a child, or make up new ones for your family.
Christmas should be a time to relax and hang out with the children.
Unfortunately, many families end up feeling a little stressed and anxious about the whole thing.
It’s time to get your family in the spirit of Christmas this year so you can all enjoy the holiday.
Here are a few family traditions you can do to spark some Christmas joy.
Get your own advent calendar
An advent calendar is a great way to kick off the festive activities. Buy a chocolate advent calendar for 2021 and remind everyone to open it each morning.
You could also do a reverse advent calendar with the children to switch things up.
Every day ask the children to donate one of their toys into a box and take it to your local homeless shelter on Christmas Eve.
Christmas can include a lot of presents and special treats.
It’s important for children to learn how to give back to the community and help those less fortunate.
Get matching pajamas
Get matching Christmas pajamas for your entire family on Christmas Eve – from the grandparents to your newborn baby.
Matching PJs is a super easy tradition that doesn’t require much effort at all.
You can order the pyjamas online and give them to everyone on Christmas Eve.
Your children will love this idea when they are young – but might grow to hate it in the teenage phase.
Bake for your neighbours
Christmas is the best season to promote community spirit and check on your neighbours.
Some people may be feeling lonely in the festive period. Ask the kids to help you bake some cookies for the neighbours and have a chat with everyone.
It’s especially important to check on your elderly neighbours who may be away from their families this year.
Have a Christmas movie marathon
Try to avoid getting wrapped up in the chaos of the festive season and settle down for a movie marathon instead.
You don’t need to host parties and fancy dinners when you have a Christmas movie marathon prepared.
The kids will love it, and it gives everyone a chance to relax. You might have a few disagreements on the best Christmas films, though.
Make your own ornaments
Buy some moulding clay and ask the kids to make ornaments for the tree.
They could put their fingerprints or names onto the baubles and paint them afterwards.
You can have a small memory of this Christmas hanging on your tree for years to come.
Make this Christmas the best one yet with a brand new family tradition.