Making a Holiday House a Holiday Home
In our house the holiday season is all about small traditions. The movies we watch, the treats we make, and the things we do.
For the home:
Warm toasty fires and lots of blankets
Warm scents
I purchase and Ostheimer nativity piece each year, I started with Mary on the donkey, baby Jesus and then Joseph and we move Mary each day around the spiral closer to baby Jesus and light advent candles. I got from Bella Luna Toys, here’s a link to get $10 off.
For our family:
Each member of the family gets a new felt ornament and a new blown glass ornament. Each one is labeled and dated. The glass ones get stowed away for when the kids are older and in their own home.
We follow the rule of four- want, need, wear, and read for our gift giving
Focus on quality time
For others :
We have a kindness calendar the children and I draw inspiration from
We adopt a family or a child in fostercare care for Christmas and bless them with food and gifts.
Invite single friends, or friends that live away from family to our Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.
What are your traditions?
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