3 Steps To Having An Old Fashioned Christmas Holiday

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There are lots of Christmas traditions which are gradually being lost in the current high-tech, always-on-the-go world. However, Christmas is the best time to slow down things and get back to basics to really enjoy the season. The following are three ways to have a traditional, old-fashioned Christmas.

1. Decorations

For a lot of , decorations are what make Christmas time specific. The proper decorations may set the mood for a traditional Christmas and allow the entire family become involved in making the Christmas spirit.

Begin with a classic Christmas tree. Conventional decorations were hand-made. Have a day in December for the entire family together to make the decorations such as stringed chains and popcorn made from brilliant paper. Play Christmas songs, serve eggnog and get everybody into the spirit.

Check the local thrift or classic shop for some old-fashioned decorations. Wax or blown-glass ornaments were commonplace in years past, and there are some great examples to be found in thrift shops for next to nothing.

You might also start looking for classic tins with Christmas motifs. These make great candies or fruit dishes.

2. Baking and Cooking

Baking and cooking have a very close second to the Christmas tree for placing the mood for Christmas. Cookies, pies, and citrus are staples of a classic Christmas party.

The entire family can take part – even the non-bakers. They can help to decorate the sugar cookies or gingerbread men. Kids can help reduce off the cookie shapes until they are baked.

3. Christmas Day

There are plenty of Christmas day traditions which may help create old-fashioned fun. Find someone to play Santa Claus and deliver the presents for everybody in the family.

Make the gift exchange time unique. Don’t just tear into them en mass, so provide everybody a chance to open them individually. This gives everyone a better chance to show their admiration, and folks get to watch their reactions.

If you’re lucky enough to have a white Christmas, take a while from the day to go sledding or have a snowball battle. Top it off by serving hot cider or hot chocolate.

These family traditions can be transmitted from generation to generation, with each person adding their own extras.