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Classic, family-friendly holiday traditions
Tradition figures prominently in many households throughout the holiday season. Whether it’ s decorations like a Chanukah menorah or a Christmas tree, or a family gathering on Christmas Eve, there’ s no shortage of traditions to make this unique time of year even more special.
Young families or first-time hosts may want to incorporate as many popular traditions into their seasonal celebrations as possible. Doing so can lay a foundation for years of celebrations to come. As families prepare to spend this holiday season at home, they can incorporate some of these classic traditions into their celebrations.
Family baking sessions What would the holiday season be without baked goods? While it’ s easy to purchase premade goodies at grocery stores and other retailers, homemade concoctions made in the comforts of one’ s own kitchen alongside loved ones is a classic and cherished tradition in many households.
Letters to Santa Santa Claus makes his presence known one night a year, and writing letters to the jolly old elf is a custom with a lengthier history than some may realize. Though it might not be possible to pinpoint precisely when the first letter to Santa was written, historians believe the tradition began in the early nineteenth century. Roughly two centuries later, children’ s letters to Santa remain a popular tradition in many households and communities, and there’ s no stopping adults from writing letters to the man who calls the North Pole home.
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Advent calendars Advent calendars are another holiday season tradition with a history that dates back centuries. Historians believe the first Advent calendars were produced in Germany around 1850. Faithful celebrants can now find Advent calendars in many forms, and some retailers even sell craft kits that enable families to create their own calendars at home. Homemade Advent calendars can be a unique way for families to put a relatively new spin on a centuries-old holiday tradition.
Christmas cards Christmas cards may seem like a relatively recent phenomenon, but that’ s not the case at all. Prior to 1843, many Christmas celebrants shared handwritten letters with friends during the holiday season. Come 1843, Sir Henry Cole commissioned designer John Colcott Horsley to design a Christmas card that Cole could then send to various friends. Christmas cards remain a popular means to spreading holiday cheer, and families can design cards together and work as a team to get them ready to send.
These are just a handful of the many holiday season traditions families can embrace this December.
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