Our little family loves Christmas traditions! Last year, we started something new. We purchased an advent calendar personalized with our family name and hung it on a wall in our living room. Rather then fill the daily slots with candy … Continued
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Christmas Tea Party
My favorite tradition is our fancy tea party on Christmas morning. We set out all sorts of our favorite finger foods and wear fancy hats and have Christmas music playing in the background. This year, we may up the ante … Continued
Our Christmas Cookies
My mother’s paternal grandmother was known for her baking, and her Christmas cookies are legendary! Her recipes have been handed down throughout the years. Growing up, my sister and I would help my mother shape and decorate a myriad of … Continued
Sponsoring a Life at Watoto
In honor of the true spirit of Christmas and in celebration of Christ’s birth, my family decided to do something different this year. The “grownups” are replacing gifts to one another with the sponsorship of a life in Watoto … Continued
Christmastime Crackers that Pop!
Oh, the magic of the holidays… we have so many fun little Christmastime quirks, but one that I remember vividly from my childhood and think I might just have to bring back this year is pulling crackers. Pulling crackers, you … Continued