3 Steps To Having An Old Fashioned Christmas Holiday

Our world, a constantly busier and more stressful place to live, has slowly but surely lost many once treasured Christmas traditions. That can change, however, by using the Christmas season to take a little break and bring back the spirit of the holiday by celebrating a more traditional, old-fashioned Christmas.

1. Decorations

Essential to any true Christmas celebration, decorations are a big source of Christmas spirit. By choosing the right decorations, you can help the entire family get into a festive mood.

The centerpiece of a traditional Christmas, of course, is the Christmas tree. In days long past, all the decorations and ornaments used were hand made. Keep this tradition alive by having the family make decorations together early in December. Drink eggnog and sing along to timeless Christmas carols while making colorful paper chains and popcorn strings.

Make an outing to an area antique or thrift store and try to hunt down some traditional decor. Old-fashioned ornaments made from blown-glass or wax can often be found for an excellent price. Christmas tins will add a traditional touch as fruit or candy dishes as well.

2. Baking and Cooking

After the Christmas tree, nothing says Christmas is here more than the scent of baking and cooking. Hot cider, fresh baked cookies, and delectable pies are key elements of an old-fashioned Christmas.

Just because not everyone can bake doesn't mean that they can't all be involved. Kids can get into the action by cutting out Christmas shaped cookies from the dough and then adding decorative sugar and sprinkles after baking.

3. 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.

Exchanging and opening gifts doesn't have to be a race. Instead, slow things down and enjoy watching other family members unwrap their presents. This way, you can see each other's excited reactions and show your loved ones how much you appreciate their thoughtful gifts.

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 extras.

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