3 Unique Christmas Traditions to Start Today

Posted by Jennifer L Kropf on December 4th, 2020

The holidays are upon us and more than ever we need simple family traditions that help us forget the adversity of the year and reignite our spirits.

Below are three easy holiday traditions you can implement now, and reap the feel good benefits for years to come.

1. Start a Christmas Eve Box

Not sure what you're going to do on Christmas Eve? Make it into a gift! Pull together a box filled with activities for the family and enjoy the night having fun while you wait for Santa to arrive. Simple ideas include:

-Christmas pajamas

-Christmas mugs with hot chocolate

-A Christmas puzzle

-Christmas activity books for little ones

-Holiday movies and books

Check out more Christmas Eve box ideas for the whole family HERE.

2. Create Your Own Countdown

The spirit of Christmas is meant to be celebrated all month long! Create your own gift countdown for someone, read holiday books for 12 days, do activities for the month of December, or even make a fun self-care countdown that helps you take care of yourself leading up to Christmas. All of these build anticipation and joy.

3. Create a Hot Chocolate Bar

This one is unique and worth the simple splurge. Pick up hot chocolate "bombs," whipped cream, marshmallows, peppermint, and anything else you think would be fun. Then cozy up with your family next to the fire with a classic holiday movie. You'll love taking this simple evening up a notch, and it's easy to repeat every year.

In Conclusion

There you have it, three simple ways to spice things up this holiday season. What are your favorite Christmas traditions for your family?