Post by Quantumly on Oct 12, 2023 13:14:35 GMT -5
Three Ways to Have an Old-Fashioned Christmas
There are many Christmas traditions that are gradually being lost in today's high-tech, always-on-the-go world. But Christmas is the perfect time to slow things down and get back to basics to really enjoy the season. The following are three ways to have a traditional, old-fashioned Christmas.
1. Your Old-Fashioned Decorations
For many people, decorations are what make Christmas time special, especially homemade decorations. The right decorations will set the mood for an old-fashioned, traditional Christmas and let the whole family get involved in creating the Christmas spirit.
Start with a regular, back-in-the-day Christmas tree. Back then, traditional decorations were all hand-made. Take a day early in December and get the whole family together so that everyone can be involved in creating the decorations. Tree trimmings, such as stringed cranberries, stringed popcorn and chains made from colorful paper can be made and the children will have a memorable time.
While the decorations are being made, play Christmas music, serve a small festive dinner, complete with eggnog to get everyone into the Holiday spirit.
To save money, check your local thrift stores and antique shops for some old-fashioned decorations. Wax or blown-glass ornaments were commonplace in years past, and there are often some great examples to be found in thrift stores for next to nothing.
Christmas printable coloring pages will add to the look and feel you are trying to achieve.
You can also look for antique tins with Christmas themes. These make great candy or fruit dishes.
2. Baking and Cooking
Baking and cooking come in at a close second to the Christmas tree for setting the mood for this nostalgic Christmas. Cookies, pies, hot cider and other Christmas beverages are all staples of an old-fashioned Christmas celebration.
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The entire family can take part - even the non-bakers. They can help to decorate the sugar cookies or gingerbread men. Kids can help with the cookie shapes before they are baked.
3. Christmas Eve
This day and night can be even more exciting as the big day. The anticipation of what is going to happen can make the children especially excited.
This is the time to read classic Christmas stories, sing some of the Christmas songs that were popular when you were a child yourself and a time to play old-fashioned Christmas games.
4. Christmas Day
There are plenty of Christmas day traditions that can help create old-fashioned fun. Find someone to play Santa Claus and deliver the presents for everyone in the family.
Make the gift exchange time special. Don't just tear into them all at once, give everyone a chance to open them separately. This gives everyone a better chance to show their appreciation, and people get to watch their reactions.
If you're lucky enough to have a white Christmas, take some time out of the day to go sledding or have a snowball fight. Top it off by serving hot cider or hot chocolate.
These family traditions can be passed on from generation to generation, with each one adding their own special touches.
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