I love Christmas, and I love hearing about people's traditions!
Here are mine - mostly stolen from Mumsnet!
On the 1st December our elf arrives with the advent calendars, Christmas fleece blankets, countdown ornament, books - most of these are recycled every year!
We decorate the tree whilst watching Once Upon a Mickey Christmas and drinking hot chocolate. I will be so sad when dcs outgrow this film.
We make lots of decorations throughout December to decorate the hall and porch. We also make all the gift tags for presents. Also make a new tree decoration every year.
Go to the local Christmas light switch on and visit the local Grotto. Last year I was an elf at it - so much fun!!
Make biscuits for teachers/nursery staff/dance teachers. I am not a natural baker so it can be tricky! Dc decorate them all.
Make Christmas chocolate bark to give to elderly neighbours. I'm trying to show that it's not just about receiving - not sure how that's working out!
And on Christmas Eve the elf leaves a parcel with new pjs, bubble bath and tooth brushes to get the dc ready for the big day. We put candles in old jars and line them down the side of the drive so Santa has a landing strip. Footprints in the hall and Santa covers the living room door with wrapping paper so the dc can burst into the room!
Nothing too exciting, but it's all good fun and dc's and me enjoy it all so much!!
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Is it too early to ask what your Christmas traditions are?
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lostlalaloopsy · 02/10/2016 09:39
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