This is our first of many Christmases as a family and we've been talking a lot about which traditions from our separate families we're going to incorporate into our Christmas festivities, and what we can start doing that will be all our own. We'll take from mine getting Christmas pajamas on Christmas Eve and having Special K Bars with breakfast Christmas morning. And from Nate's we'll play "hide the pickle." (That's what she said!!!)
While cruising through my favorite kiddie blog, I stumbled across this blog post about Christmas gift-giving, and we think it's going to be our new tradition. The concept is that we would give our kids four gifts... one they want, one they need, one they wear and one they read. And of course they would also get a gift from Santa and a stocking full of goodies.
I love the idea of searching out the perfect gift for each category, and teaching the kids that Christmas isn't just about getting more, more, more, and more. Not to mention, they'll (and yes, I know that we only have one babyat this point) be getting PLENTY of gifts from all of the grandparents.
I LOVE this idea! :))
ReplyDeleteLara Kiniris
This year, at our office dinner party, I implemented a new tradition. I've always loved the movie "It's a Wonderful Life". The part when George's Bank loans the Italian family money for their home and show up with Bread, Salt and Wine as gifts is so heart warming! At the party we gave beautiful bread from Ettores symbolizing that "your cupboards are never bare". Chocolate because "not only do I love chocolate, but that the New Year bring sweetness into your life" and finally the dinner represented "celebration". We of course included their bonuses which as I gave them out said "and this is our gratitude, because without you we wouldn't be in business". I love traditions!
ReplyDeleteI love that idea Elisha...something they want, need, wear, read. This sounds like the beginning of a very cool tradition. You and Nate are such great rents! (BTW, I'm making Special K Bars this weekend...want to come over for breakfast?)
ReplyDeleteMmmmm. Special K Bars. I ran across the recipe last night and thought about making them tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I like the 4 gifts idea... hmmmmm
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