In the blogworld, I have been reading all the lovely lists that families do to prepare for the holidays.  I thought it was a brilliant idea and sat down with my children to create one of our own.  I hope it is the start of wonderful new holiday traditions!

Here is our list, beginning with yesterday’s activity:

25) decorate the Christmas Tree

24) make snowflakes

23) watch Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer

22) sing Christmas carols

21) eat a candy cane

20) make homemade gifts for neighbors

19) go see A Christmas Carol

18) make gingerbread houses

17) buy presents for the less fortunate

16) decorate bushes with edible ornaments for the birds & critters

15) watch March of the Wooden Soldiers

14) drink hot chocolate & play Christmas Bingo

13) have Breakfast with Santa

12) make door wreath

11) drive around town to see house decorations

10) wrap presents

9) learn how to say Merry Christmas in other languages

8) have a holiday party

7) create thank you cards for Santa

6) go see the Living Nativity

5) make Christmas cards

4) bake cookies

3) mix reindeer food

2) cook a meal for the homeless shelter

1) read Twas the Night Before Christmas

What are some of your favorite holiday traditions?