Holiday traditions can foster a greatsense of security in children and help them feel cared for and loved. At SuperMoms360.com we’ve got some simple and inspired holiday traditions for your family that can last a lifetime. Even the smallest of traditions can have a positive impact on your family relationships, teach empathy for others, and bring you closer to your local community.
1. Create a Christmas tree just for the kids – Let this be their very own masterpiece to decorate however they like with:
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Ornaments commemorating their year – sports, music, vacations, school
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Homemade ornaments – from things you already have around the house
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Edible decorations – popcorn garland
2. Teaching children to be charitable – Family-friendly ideas for giving back to those in need
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Adopt-a family
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Donate food
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Toy drive
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Children’s Hospitals
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Create your own - donate part of child’s allowance to a charity of their choice; contact a local senior center to spread some cheer.
3. Spread holiday cheer in your community
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Get a group together to go caroling in your neighborhood
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Bake cookies or treats and bring to your neighbors - get to know them!
4. Family Christmas outings
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The Nutracker
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Ice Skating
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Local holiday events
5. Simple moments, lifetime memories – Pause to enjoy the more quiet moments of the season
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Go on a Christmas light walk
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Reading a Christmas book aloud together
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Watching a holiday movie around the fireplace with hot cocoa
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Making a gingerbread house
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