Figgy pudding need not apply.
Here, 12 old-fashioned Christmas traditions that are just begging for a holly jolly comeback.
Rumor has it that the 1965 airing ofA Charlie Brown Christmassparked the trend for real trees.
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But decades later, aluminum trees are making a return thanks to their modern flair and minimum upkeep.
Psst: No watering required!
Carry on this sweet tradition with your family by slipping some citrus into their stockings.
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Fresh orange juice, anyone?
When opened with a festive-sounding “crack!”
you’ll discover a small toy, paper crown, or cheerful token inside.
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These are sure to be crowd pleasers, both for the young and young at heart.
Flocked Spruces
This year, deck your tree withartificial snow, better known as flocking.
Flocking means dusting your tree with a white synthetic powder to create a snowy scene.
you might purchase a tree flocked or do it yourself.
Regardless, get ready for a winter wonderland.
Yule Logs are heavily steeped in centuries of Christmas lore.
TheYule Log cakeis originally a French custom that emerged in the 1800s.
Bake one this year for your merrymakers, but warning: There will be no leftovers.
Homemade Candy
When you think of Christmas, no doubt visions of sweets dance through your head.
And Christmastime treats are in a category of sweets all to themselves.
Plan yoursidesand start a new tradition for the family meal this year.
And enjoy the rendered fat on almost anything after the holiday meal.
You’ll be glad you did.
Those ornaments from your childhood?
They’re probably vintage now too.
Hang them up and enjoy the memories they bring.
Pomanders
Nothing says old-fashioned Christmas like a bowl ofclove-studded oranges.
Prick holes in the rind of your citrus and insert cloves.
Year after year, this tradition will smell like Christmas at home.
Homemade Decorations
Get out the popcorn and string the garland.
An old-fashioned tree won’t be complete without handmade touches.
Spend an evening as a family making your own ornaments and decorating the tree.
Recipes handed down through generations are the ones that help make events like Christmas special.
So pull out those stained recipe cards and have fun making thecracker toffeethat never lasted long on theChristmas dessertbuffet.
Or try something that’s new to you, like thosegelatin moldsyou’ve always been curious about.
The time to drink this festive beverage only comes once a year.
Why not get out yourpunch bowland mix up a dreamy batch?
Or pour in store-boughtwe won’t tell.
It will feel like the holidays in no time.
A pan ofold-fashioned gingerbreadwill scent your home and satisfy you with warming spices.
Try a new twist every year with cakes, muffins, cookies, or even martinis.
There’s a reason this flavor has been a long-standing Christmas tradition.
