Make new memories with friends and family this holiday season.
I’m filled with nostalgia and happiness when looking back on my family’sholiday traditions.
In a hazy remembrance, I can’t always recall every detail.
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Make it a family affair, and enlist the kids' help to decorate gingerbread cookies.
Create a calendar or buy a pre-filled option with gifts or chocolates.
Register for a Greetings from theNorth Pole Post Officeto see to it you get your wishes delivered.
Being in the South also presents an opportunity to send your cards from Christmasthat is Christmas, Florida.
Visit this perfect holiday post office and surprise loved ones with a letter from this yuletide location.
Make opportunities to donate if you don’t have a local organization leading the task.
A simple toy drive or cookie sale can help others celebrate the season.
Share the books you’ve loved this year with your family, and host a holiday book swap.
Everyone knows that Santa loves milk and cookies, but the reindeer could use a snack too.
Carrots and celery are a good go-to.
Set them next to Santa’s cookies or find a special space for them.
Have a Hot Cocoa and S’mores Night
Don’t forget the marshmallows!
Make it a playful competition between you and other family members to see who can create the best-looking house.
Step two, drive around town to look at the houses covered in holiday lights.
Step three, Ooh and aah.
There are so many magical and heartfelt films to choose from, ranging fromIt’s a Wonderful LifetoElf.
Make this evening more special by making it a movie marathon of all your favorites.
Kids can perform musicals on Christmas Eve or anytime throughout the season.
Then draw numbers from a hat to decide who chooses first, second, and so on.
After everyone chooses a gift, unwrap them as a group to see everyone’s surprise.
You’ll be able to reflect on every holiday your family has spent together.
Send a Holiday Card
Create a holiday card to share with friends and family.
They will love catching up and seeing a photograph of your smiling faces.
Save an extra card, and start a holiday card scrapbook.
Update it each yearwe guarantee that you’ll love revisiting your family’s cards later.
