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Magical Kids Christmas Traditions

Christmas traditions are always a little more special when there are young ones involved. If you are looking for some inspiration for magical Christmas traditions to observe with your clan this festive season, we have you covered.

There are many different ways that people celebrate Christmas. And in fact, some people around the globe even celebrate Christmas on dates other than December 25th. Regardless of exactly how and when the celebrations take place, we can bet that almost every family around the world will have some form of Christmas tradition that they hold dear.

 

Whatever the case, for those who still sit up on Christmas Eve waiting to smell reindeer or hear the chime of sleigh bells in the sky; we know that magical kids Christmas traditions are probably part of your repertoire.

From preparing for Santa’s grand entry to decorating the tree and cooking up a storm of sweet morsels in the kitchen. Christmas traditions are always fun to share with the kids. On the flipside, Christmas traditions as a child is what helps to make Christmas so much more magical and memorable.

So, if you are stuck for ideas, or perhaps looking to revive a couple of your family Christmas traditions, this quick list of magical Christmas traditions may help to get you started.

Getting Christmas-ready

Do you have a favourite Christmas tree decoration that takes centre stage every year?

Perhaps you adorn the house with your Christmas photos of the past?

What about a favourite Christmas music CD that you love to play over and over again?

A key that you leave for Santa to get in, or a cup and saucer to hold Santa’s milk and cookie?

If this is the case then why not get all of it “Christmas-ready”. Store all your favourite Christmas items away in the one place. When Christmas nears, simply take out your trinkets and memoirs and place them as they need to be. You can turn this activity into a Christmas tradition of its own by doing it the same time every year; for example, December 1st, or the second week of December, etc. Make an annual date for your “Getting Christmas-ready Christmas tradition and stick to it.

 

The Christmas Cart’s Christmas Keepsake box is perfect for creating this kind of Christmas tradition. Having a dedicated box like this means that you can store all your items away neatly in the one place and make an event of opening it every year. It can be specifically for Christmas Eve or any other special day that you choose. As it is a personalised product we can tailor the lettering to suit your needs.

Christmas Decoration Refresh

There’s no doubt that Christmas decorations look amazing when they are fresh and new. But come a few summers, and perhaps some not so gentle handling during the hasty process of getting them out and packing them away each year, and your tree decorations can get start to look a little worn and tired. The quality of the tree decorations that you purchase can also make a big difference in how long they last and retain their beautiful appearance. We think it is well worth investing in top quality pieces that will stand the test time of to ensure your Christmas décor looks gorgeous for years to come.

 

To keep your Christmas decorations looking in tip-top shape, make it a Christmas tradition to pull out your decorations and give them a check over before you start decorating. Get the kids involved in this very important task by asking them to help you pick out some new decorations that they like. It makes them feel very special to see their selections proudly displayed on the tree.

For something extra special, gather a selection of personalised baubles to add extra sentiment to your Christmas traditions and celebrations. The kids really love our fun personalised character baubles too.

 

You could also create a family Christmas tradition by making your own Christmas decorations. Crack out your trusty craft kit and get festive and creative together. Check out our great ideas for kids Christmas craft and we’ve got some great Christmas craft products to help you with your projects too.

Christmas Stockings and Sacks

Do your kids (and big kids) have their own personalised stocking or Santa sack? This is one Christmas tradition as a child that I never wanted to miss out on. If I was good, I was always hopeful that Santa would fill my Christmas sack to the brim in all his kindness. But as a naughty child, I would only ever be left with a lump of coal or an onion…

As a child, a Christmas sack is one of the Christmas traditions that generates plenty of hope and excitement for what is to come on Christmas Day. And personalised Santa Sack with your very own name on it created something truly magical.

 

Another Christmas tradition that is certainly very popular is personalised stockings. Whilst they may not have the volume of a sack for loading plenty of gifts, they definitely make for a magical scene all hung in a row on the mantle (or staircase, or wherever you choose to display them). And perhaps that’s where Santa leaves his extra special treats 😉

 

Christmas traditions are vast and varied. But one thing that remains a constant, no matter how you celebrate or what you do, Christmas traditions are a big part of the magic that Christmas brings.

The Christmas Cart has a huge range of Christmas décor, gift and keepsakes available via our online store. You can also visit our Inspiration Gallery to see some of the many ways you can decorate for Christmas and hopefully inspire the magic of Christmas and Christmas traditions in your home.