Christmas is right around the corner, and for many families, it’s time to start thinking about traditions. If you’re looking to create some new traditions with your family this year, here are ten ideas to get you started.
1. Bake and decorate cookies together
One of the best things about the holidays is the delicious treats that come with it. You can start a new tradition with your family by baking and decorating Christmas cookies together. This is a great activity for kids of all ages and can be a lot of fun. Plus, you’ll have plenty of delicious cookies to enjoy throughout the holiday season.
2. Go sledding
Take advantage of the western PA snow when it arrives by sledding together as a family. This is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the winter weather. It’s also a tradition that can be passed down from generation to generation.
3. Have a gingerbread house decorating contest
Gingerbread houses are a classic holiday tradition and are also a lot of fun to decorate. Have a contest with your family to see who can create the best gingerbread house. This is an excellent activity for kids and adults alike.
4. Go on a holiday lights scavenger hunt
It can be so much fun to see lights and decorations go up on houses around town when the holiday seasons arrive. You can start a new tradition with your family by going on a holiday lights scavenger hunt. This is a great way to get out and about as a family and enjoy the beauty of the lights.
5. Decorate your home together
Whether you all bundle up and head out together to pick out the perfect tree or you pull the artificial tree out of the box in the basement, work together to make your home festive for the season. From hanging ornaments and lights on the tree to stockings on the mantel, there are so many ways to bring the holiday cheer inside.
6. Annual ornament making
A fun family tradition can be for kids to make an ornament every year. Each holiday season when they take the ornaments out of the box to hang on the tree, they can look back on their creations from over the years. Don’t forget to mark what year it was made on the back to remember!
7. Make homemade gifts for each other
Another great way to start a new tradition with your family is by making homemade gifts for each other. This is a great way to show your loved ones how much you care. Plus, it’s a lot of fun to make meaningful and personal gifts people of all ages can enjoy.
8. Read holiday stories together
One of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit is by reading holiday stories together as a family. This is a tradition that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. There are many great Christmas stories out there, so find one that your family will enjoy and start reading it together.
9. Go caroling
Christmas caroling is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. If you don’t know any Christmas carols, a quick search online will offer lots of song suggestions. Pick some out as a family before you head out for an evening
of singing and spreading holiday cheer.
10. Have a holiday movie marathon
Another great way to spend time with your family is by having a holiday movie marathon. There are so many great Christmas movies out there. Have everyone in the family choose their favorite holiday film and watch them throughout the season. This is a great way to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Don’t forget the popcorn!
These are just a few ideas to get you started. There are endless possibilities when starting new traditions with your family. So, get creative and have fun!
