Christmas morning is a favorite time at our house. We hang out in our PJ’s, open gifts, and eat a Christmas breakfast together. I enjoy being with my family without needing to rush off to deliver my son to school or myself to work, and the excitement of opening the long anticipated presents under the Christmas tree.
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We go to a local tree farm with some of the family and cut a fresh tree. Then some of the grandchildren come and help decorate it. Our time to gather is on Christmas Eve.
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Such a lovely tradition!!
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Fresh Christmas trees make the house smell so good.
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My little sister and I have (a rather extensive) list of Christmas movies we enjoy watching together throughout the holiday season. It’s comforting and special to watch favorites. It’s relaxing, and it’s nice to have so much time with my sister!
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We enjoy Christmas movies at our house too!
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My favorite is a Christmas Eve tradition that my husband and I began a decade or so ago when we became empty nesters. We are blessed to live at the New Jersey shore, so we go for a walk on the beach in the afternoon. It is beautiful and peaceful (we are usually the only ones there) and a great way to relax before I get ready for Christmas Eve Worship at the church I pastor.
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This sounds like a wonderful way to claim some space for yourself when you are part of leading traditions for others.
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One favorite family tradition is our church’s candlelight Christmas Eve service.
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I bet it is beautiful – between the candles and the music.
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Now that our children are grown and there are eight grandchildren, “Christmas” is not usually December 25, but whenever they can all gather at our house. Having them gathered under my wing warms my heart.
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Yes! Quality time with loved ones is a gift no matter the date.
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I have one off to college these days and it was extra special to have him home for Christmas last year.
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After we get home from the Christmas Eve service at church, we always open a new pair of pajamas. We then put them on and turn off all the lights except the tree and enjoy some time just talking and enjoying the beauty of the tree before heading off to bed.
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Matching jammies?? Love this tradition! Sounds peaceful and cozy.
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That is a lovely tradition!
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