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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LisaM says
Our favourite tradition now is that our son chooses the tree. We got to a lot we like and let him go. It’s a lot of fun and I’ve learned not to get hung up on everything else as a result!
Noreen says
Baking cookies for Santa on Christmas eve
Lisa Narciso says
Decorating gingerbread houses!
Caroline says
I think my favourite is decorating the tree and seeing it lit up at night.
Michelle Policelli says
One of my favourite holiday traditions every year is opening one gift each on Christmas Eve and then watch Christmas movies all night 🙂
heather sibley says
Ever since we were little girls, my sisters and I exchange our presents to each other on Christmas Eve,
Wendy Jensen says
My favorite holiday tradition is what we call the Christmas Eve Light Drive.
DORIS HUMBER says
My favourite tradition is watching the old classic Christmas movies on Christmas Eve.
BlessedTA says
Signing Christmas Carols
Wanda Bee says
I always love it when our whole family decorates the Christmas tree together.
yvonne says
I have a couple of favorite Christmas traditions: 1. trimming the tree with my daughter, 2. visiting with a good friend and our daughters. Life moves so FAST! So, I’m glad Christmas comes every year to enjoy some slow and quiet moments,
Andrea says
I love wearing pjs all day and watching Christmas movies before hanging with family
tanyab79 says
We take a day to bake xmas goodies and make meatpies as a family. I have so many great memories of this growing up. Even making petes de soeur alongside my grandmother.
Carole Dube says
I love the whole family coming to my house on Christmas Eve for Christmas dinner and opening gifts.
Carey Hurst says
My favorite holiday moment was today , the family all got together for our grrandpa and great grandpa for as Christmas party