Here Are 25 Great Holiday Ideas Your Family Should Do Each Year
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1. Make a gingerbread house – This takes a lot of effort, so make sure you do it as a family.
2. Listen to classic Christmas music every moment you get – It’s an excellent way to get in the Christmas spirit.
3. Have an advent calendar – It’s always fun to count down the days to Christmas with a little treat.
4. Read the story of Jesus’s birth – The full account is given in Luke chapters 1-2.
5. Write Christmas cards for your neighbors and friends – It’s a great way to make and keep new friends.
6. Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade every year – That becomes a fun activity to do in the morning while lunch is being prepared.
7. Unbox a Christmas present on Christmas Eve – You’ll definitely feel Christmas has already started.
8. Decorate your house with more Christmas lights – Maybe you can buy a little more each year. Soon your house will be like the Griswold’s.
9. Watch “A Christmas Story” on Christmas Eve – There is almost nothing more fun than this American classic.
10. Watch Christmas classics to get the season started – You can watch tons of Christmas movies from late November to Christmas Eve. Maybe you can do it every night. It’s a wonderful way to get excited about Christmas. A few classics are Elf, The Polar Express, It’s A Wonderful Life, and A Christmas Carol.
11. Pick out a Christmas tree and decorate it as a family – This is probably the most common tradition. Try to switch up the tree and decorations after a few years.
12. Have a gift exchange – Exchanging gifts is a great way to have a party and give others gifts, without spending too much money.
13. Host a cookie exchange – Like a potluck, but better! Maybe you’ll discover your new favorite this way.
14. Take a walk with your family – Whether you just want to enjoy the weather, do some shopping together, or have a long conversation, going on a walk is a relaxing way to spend time with family.
15. Make tree deecorations – Store-bought tree decorations are great, but spending a little time with family to hand-make some crafts will give you ornaments that you’ll always cherrish.
16. Go around town looking at Christmas lights – People love to decorate their houses. Drive or walk around town with your family, and vote on your favorite houses and decorations.
17. Bake something from scratch – Whether it’s cookies, pies, cakes, or a new idea for a casserole, baking something from scratch is a relaxing and fun way to create something that everyone will enjoy, regardless of your skills.
18. Give gifts to co-workers and teachers – You don’t have to just give presents to your friends and family. You can show your appreciation for teachers and co-workers, too.
19. Go skating, skiing, or sledding – Some of people’s most favorite sports are in winter. Perhaps that’s because of the fond memories. Try out a new sport, or continue playing a sport you’ve loved for a long time.
20. Volunteer and give back – People like to give during the holidays. Giving gifts is great, but you may find volunteering even more rewarding.
21. Go to some holiday parties – If you and your family go to holiday parties, you’ll have the opportunity to make friends and share your joy with those around you.
22. Go on a Christmas run – Assuming that it isn’t freezing, you could consider having you and your family participate in a Christmas-themed run. It is an extremely fun way to make friends and exercise.
23. Have your kids donate some of their toys before Christmas – This is a great way to teach your children to give to others, and it also encourages them to give up some toys before they get new ones on Christmas.
24. Take a trip – Going to your Grandma’s house, or visiting friends or relatives, is an excellent way to have fun during the holidays and reconnect with family.
25. Dress up for fun – Whether you are PJ-ing it up for Christmas day, or wearing a fun Christmas costume, dressing up is a fun way to celebrate Christmas.
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Sources:
https://www.countryliving.com/life/g3868/christmas-traditions/
https://www.thespruce.com/christmas-traditions-etiquette-1216448
https://www.thespruce.com/holiday-traditions-for-small-families-2997549
https://www.thespruce.com/things-to-do-during-christmas-break-3542442
Steve is a staff writer at Plan and Organize™. He specializes in articles about technology and education yet often delves into home, business and finance topics.
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