What fun family Christmas traditions do you do in your home? I know traditions always make the holidays seem more special. We love traditions at our house but could use some more ideas, so I’ve gathered up 18 of the best Christmas traditions out there – enjoy!
18 Fun Family Christmas Traditions to Make Memories to Last a Lifetime!
1. Each person gets a night before Christmas box. Includes a free printable. The gift could include something comfy to wear and maybe even a fun Christmas movie to watch as a family!
2. Some families like to do a countdown to Christmas by reading a fun Christmas book as a family. Here’s a list of some great books to get started!
3. Make your countdown this year really count, with 25 days of service. What a great idea!
4. Give someone a surprise by giving leaving them a “jingle” on their doorstep!
5. Loving this St. Nicholas tradition that Skip to My Lou enjoys at her house!
6. This is one tradition my family is starting this year. I’m pretty excited about it! It’s called 25 days of Christ.
7. This is a fun family Christmas tradition we always did growing up and one that my family did last year. I know the kids loved it because they are still talking about it! Here are some great tips for teaching your kids about giving.
8. My kids have gotten reindeer food before from friends and they just loved it! Here’s a great recipe to make your own!
9. What a cute idea! There are 12 boxes, each with a different theme and different activities. Grab a box each day and you’ll make tons of memories! Here.
10. Create some magical moments by the Christmas tree. Whether it’s sleeping nearby or telling stories, the kids will always look forward to the fun times laying down by the tree! (Totally one of my favorite Christmas memories!)
11. Anything that involves donating to children in poverty-stricken areas really tugs at my heartstrings. These Operation Christmas Boxes (or something similar) is a fabulous tradition to start!
12. Make a Christmas Pillowcase (directions included) for the kids to use on their pillows during the Christmas season! They’ll be super excited each year to pull out their special pillowcase!
13. This will make such a fun family Christmas tradition! Gather a box of full of groceries for a wonderful Christmas dinner and leave it at the doorstep of someone in need. Ring the doorbell and run. How fun for the kids and a blessing to those you serve!
14. I saw this idea last year and I remember really liking it! Instead of an elf on the shelf, why not focus on these kindness elves? Such a darling idea!
15. This tradition is a fun one! How about writing a letter to your child at Christmas time telling them about how much you love them and appreciate them? Store these letters until they are mature enough to appreciate them!
16. Surprise your kids with a “ticket” to ride the polar express (family car!) Drive around looking at pretty Christmas lights!
17. ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Make alone time with you and your spouse a priority. Let’s face it, Christmas time is a busy time and usually focused on the kids. Come up with a fun tradition that will help your relationship!
18. Go on a Christmas light scavenger hunt. Includes a checklist of lights you’ll need to look for!
I hope this Christmas season is filled with fun family Christmas traditions and memories to last a lifetime!
Sharon says
I always left one orange in each of our children stockings and that was to remind them that their grandparents only got one orange for Christmas. no toys nothing else they were raised during the depression years
I wanted to instill in them a sense of family tradition as they were surrounded with tons of gifts and presents that wasn’t always that way for people in our family or other family for that matter I like this tradition.
Sandytoo says
Every Christmas Eve, the whole family opened one gift each: the Christmas Jammies that we would each sleep in that night. Then, everyone wore their Christmas Jammies while opening presents the next morning. Our photographs are so special… all of us in our silly Jammies!
Katie says
Love it! Thanks for sharing!
Sheila says
Our family tradition is making or buying our two children a new special unique ornament to open every christmas eve. They have loved to look at them over the years on the tree. They can collect them and take with them when they move out to carry on tradition. Just mark year on them.