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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Cheryl says
My favourite tradition is baking cookies and cinnamon rolls with the kid s
Alison K says
One of my favourite Holiday traditions is taking a picture of everyone on my aunts “Gone With The Wind” stairwell.
Robyn Bellefleur says
Our tradition is I bake a whole bunch of gingerbread and the kids decorate them as they wish. We had zombie gingerbread men last year.
Jody D says
I love Christmas morning brunch with all the family around!
Tracy D says
We make homemade ornaments every year, it’s really nice to look back on all the years past..
Elizabeth R says
I really enjoy our tradition of baking cookies with the younger generation, we are now on to the second generation!
Tainan Lu says
My favourite holiday tradition is watching Christmas movies with family
Angela Mitchell says
It’s going to sound crazy but I’ve had Christmas morning with my parents every year of my life except for one year and I’m 40! My parents come over to our house and spend the night with us even though they live in the same town as us. My dad is Santa for my kids every Christmas morning.
Jonnie says
One of my favorite traditions is going sledding in our new pajamas on Christmas night. It is so much fun and a great way to wear off the excess energy from the day.
Jennifer P. says
One of my favourite holiday traditions is baking shortbread cookies with my kids, using my grandmother’s recipe. Just like my mom did with me when I was a little girl!
Rebby says
Our tradition is to go ice skating on Christmas Eve!
Wanda Tracey says
My favorite Holiday tradition is getting together with family on Christmas Eve and everyone brings their favorite finger foods.We indulge in a buffet of delicious finger foods and play cards or other games and listen to music.It’s just a fun time!!
Ruya says
Decorating the Christmas tree as a family 🙂
Ei Leen says
We open one gift on Xmas Eve, just before bed!
kathy downey says
My favourite Holiday tradition is getting together with family at my Mom’s (she’s 91) for Moose pie and Broken Glass cake she only makes for Christmas Eve.