It is with a nod to nostalgia and a slightly broken mom heart that I acknowledge the full magic and impact has past my children by.
They believe. But they no longer BELIEVE.
If you’ve been there….if you have a child who has outgrown the wonder of listening for hooves on the roof, straining to hear the faintest of ho-ho-hos and the freckled faced amazement that comes with the awe of the first moments they see the tree on Christmas morning….please know that the sweetness of the traditions, the family, the love – these are the true glue and the magic of the season.
As mine are in a new stage, but one that equally gives me joy, I wanted to share some of our very favorite traditions.
Sweeten the Holidays with the Best Family Traditions
Visit Santa – If your little ones still believe in the jolly guy, writing Santa a letter and delivering it by hand will always be special. Some of my very favorite memories involve the way their faith and heart guided them through the season and the way they were filled with youthful trust.
Deck the Halls (or the Tree) – We have a non-traditional tree. It isn’t just red or white. It is an exercise in non-perfection – but it is perfectly US. I collect ornaments – so wherever we travel, any moment that is monumental for us – it will be on display. I also have ornaments with the kids’ pictures from every year since birth. Just putting it up makes me grateful.
Happy Holidays, my lovely friends.
I love everything about this – the photos, the ice cream, the holiday traditions – I love it all. I must have the peppermint ice cream in my life. Peppermint is my jam!
I love ice cream no matter the time of the year. I haven’t thought of having Christmas ice cream though. Sooooo good!!!
We love having holiday traditions to share as a family. Decorating the tree is one of our favorites.
Yum! That ice cream would be great with gingerbread. Great for any time of year!
That is a fantastic idea!
Yes! I adore everything about this post. I cannot wait for my kids to be off school and just enjoy time together!
There are so many great ways to celebrate the holidays and I love how all of my friends and family have traditions to make it their own. I remember so many of the traditions that we had when I was a child and I hope my adult children do the same now.
OMg I think it is so adorable you read to your children Twas the Night before Christmas and the exact copy you grew up on. My family tradition is to have a family festive Christmas eve party!
I used to wrap pj’s. My son is 11 now and I don’t, but I bet he’d still like it. I do let him open one gift on Christmas Eve. 🙂 That ice cream sure looks good.
How nice, to be reminded of Christmas traditions. When in the rat run, we tend to forget about traditions and the warmth they carry. Well, I would go for baking. There is something magical about being in the kitchen with family and friends, sharing and giggling, surrounded by bright colours and sweet aromas.
Looks like something so fun that you guys do!