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Start some new family traditions this holiday season and make lasting memories! We\u2019ve put together a list of simple and creative ideas to incorporate into your winter celebrations. Traditions not only give your kids something fun to do, but they also make the holidays magical and memorable. The best activities can be enjoyed year after year, like making your own ugly Christmas sweater or starting a family reading tradition. Try a few of these festive ideas with the whole family and make this winter season unforgettable!<\/p>\n

7 Family Traditions for the Holidays<\/h1>\n

Start a \u201c12 Days of Reading\u201d Tradition.<\/h2>\n

Turn this popular Christmas carol into a new family reading tradition! For the twelve days leading up to Christmas Day, read a new children\u2019s storybook every night at bedtime. Select a few favorite stories and add new books into your collection. A personalized Christmas storybook like Our Family\u2019s Night Before Christmas<\/a> makes a sweet early holiday gift that the whole family can read together. Based on the classic Christmas poem, this book features your family\u2019s last name and first names throughout the story! Kids will love reading this keepsake every year during your 12 Days of Reading.<\/p>\n

Create a Kindness Advent Calendar.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Spread love and kindness at the holidays! This alternative to a traditional advent calendar encourages children to perform small gestures that make a big difference. Each day of December will list a different way you can give back. Need some ideas? Check out our blog on Ways to Spread Love and Kindness. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Color Pages for a Holiday Book.<\/h2>\n

Create your own family holiday book that contains pages with drawings and photos of holidays past and present. Each year, kids can color another page and add it to their book. The holidays are a special time to celebrate love for yourself and love for others. Have your child color a selfie to celebrate the way they look and boost self-confidence. Another way to encourage self-love is through reading. A children\u2019s book like The Magic in Me<\/strong> is uniquely personalized for the child and features a story that\u2019s all about celebrating differences. It\u2019s a perfect holiday read for storytime after your family activity.<\/p>\n

Hold a Paint and Cookies Night.<\/h2>\n

Similar to an adult\u2019s paint and wine party, this is a more family-friendly event! Kids can enjoy holiday cookies and milk while they paint a holiday-themed picture. For a Hanukkah party, bake dreidel sugar cookies and paint a colorful menorah. For a Christmas party, bake gingerbread cookies and paint a picture of Santa Claus or a Christmas tree.<\/p>\n

Craft an Ugly Holiday Sweater.<\/h2>\n

Family members can create a handmade ugly holiday sweater. Hold an at-home ugly sweater party and show off your creations in funny family photos. As a yearly tradition, keep adding onto your sweater or make a new to remember every holiday milestone.<\/p>\n

Plan a Pajama Movie Party.<\/h2>\n

Wear matching holiday pajamas and watch your favorite Christmas movies. No party is complete without hot chocolate (with loads of marshmallows) and peppermint popcorn!<\/p>\n

Cook a \u201cFavorite Foods\u201d Extravaganza Meal.<\/h2>\n

Make a big meal together that features every family member\u2019s favorite food. This delicious family tradition brings everyone together for cooking and bonding time. We also think it\u2019s best if it\u2019s an \u201canything goes\u201d meal. You might cook anything from macaroni and cheese to spaghetti with maple syrup\u2014like Elf\u2019s favorite food in the movie! Get creative in the kitchen and make the best family memories.<\/p>\n

We hope this list of ideas for coloring, cooking, crafting and more has inspired you to start a new family tradition! May your holidays be merry and full of love.<\/p>\n

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