Christmas Traditions to Start With Your Family

PEKIN, Ill., – December has officially arrived, which means Christmas fanatics everywhere are busting out the decorations and festive music! Maybe you've already started decorating, but have you given any thought to starting new family traditions this year? The beginning of the month is the perfect time to start using an advent calendar or begin picking your favorite cookie recipes! Check out our list of Christmas traditions to start with your family this holiday season!

Elf on the Shelf

If you haven't heard yet, the Elf on the Shelf tradition has become popular with young families. You can alter the game to your liking, but simply put, Santa sends scout elves to help manage his naughty and nice list. These sneaky elves move around at night and your kids will have fun looking for them each morning leading up to Christmas.

Advent Calendars

There are tons of advent calendars available for purchase to help your children manage their excitement in the weeks leading up to christmas. Some include candy or small toys. It's something fun to look forward to and a fun way to count down the days until Christmas morning!

Book Advent

Instead of purchasing an advent calendar, you can create your own advent using books! Purchase a short book for each day of the month and wrap each one for your children to open. They'll be excited to open their gifts and you'll be happy they're reading!

Pick a New Ornament for the Tree

Each year before you decorate your Christmas tree, let your kids pick a new ornament from the store. It's a fun way to make them feel involved and a great way to slowly grow your ornament collection.

Christmas Eve Pajamas

Who doesn't love a new pair of pjs? Wrap up a fun set of pajamas and have the kids open them on Christmas Eve. Then you can get cozy watching a festive movie or reading a Christmas story.

Christmas Cookies

Many people bake cookies around the holidays. Start a tradition with you kids by picking out your favorite recipes to share with family and to leave for Santa! Let your little bakers get busy in the kitchen with you to create memories that will last forever!

We hope you'll give these Christmas traditions to start with your family a try this holiday season and start creating memories with your loved ones! We would also like to invite you to join our Velde Family for any of your car buying or service needs!

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