Christmas mornings at my house mean all kinds of little traditions. Traditions when layered together help me to create the kind of Christmas I hope my children will remember forever. I aim for peace, for joy, for warmth. Then when I end up with a giant mess under the tree, organized chaos in the family room, and a dining room table covered in dirty dishes, I feel like I’ve done something right. So how do I go from the vision in my head to the Holiday chaos I’ve come to love? I hit my traditions hard. Christmas Eve means; last minute present wrapping, gingerbread house decorating, cookie baking and a little champagne drinking. Christmas morning brings new PJ’s for all, hot coffee and some of those much loved Christmas cookies. We try and stretch out the gift opening and picture taking. Once the craziness of the morning passes and we can breathe…it’s time to reflect on how truly blessed we are and sit down to a big old fashioned wonderful breakfast together.
Fresh fruit, more coffee, cinnamon buns, bacon, OJ and thanks to Breville Smart Waffle Pro, Belgian waffles with all the fixings.
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Here’s a recipe for some fluffy Belgian waffles the kids will ask for again and again:
Once you’ve whipped up your favourite batter, it’s time for the magic!
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Stephanie Copplestone says
Favorite holiday traditions is having the whole family squeeze into my grandparents house and spend time with each other, eat and play games.
daisy says
Christmas eve dinner with the family
Brenda Penton says
I like hosting Christmas dinner for my mom’s side of the family. It has been a tradition that I was happy to takeover after my grandparents had gotten too old. So nice to have them all together atleast once a year.
lori butler says
we enjoy grabbing hot chocolate and then driving around looking at light displays
Trisha Pedros says
My favorite Holiday tradition happens onChristmas Eve..we set up several Fondue sets, surrounded by breadcrumbs, cheese, veggies, shrimp, beef and of course chicken…it can take hours to eat Fondue so we start mid-afternoon…it is what makes my Christmas special…and blessed. Good luck to all and to all Happy Holidays!!!
KellyPC says
Baking cookies with my mom!
lynnn clayton says
My favourite holiday tradition is getting and decorating our tree
LeslieC says
Every Christmas my entire family meets at my moms to open presents and eat a HUGE dinner!
Baby says
Potluck on dec 24th for my grandma birthday and opening one present 🙂
Stephanie Kench says
My favourite moment is watching my kids at their school concerts
angela m says
My favourite holiday tradition is going to pick out our Christmas tree and cut it down ourselves.
Sherry M says
Mt davorite family tradition is preparing my father’s holiday dressing.
Caryn Coates says
My favourite holiday tradition is Christmas baking with my 6 children
Marra says
My favourite Holiday tradition is decorating the tree