Christmas brings people together, whether they are friends, families, or strangers.
As a child, I remember my parents driving through neighborhoods to take me home. My brother and I would then be able to admire the beautiful holiday decorations and lights as they drove by. We also sang along with Christmas music.
Nothing could distract us from this moment. We will never forget the moment when we were just four people laughing, bonding, and having fun together.
It is important to take advantage of the opportunities available this holiday season and embrace the feeling of connectedness that they bring.
These are ways to feel more connected
Communicated With Family
Do not let distractions stop you from enjoying the holidays with your family. This is a great time to bond with your family and create memories that you can all look back on with happiness. This Christmas, challenge yourself to be present in every moment you have with your loved ones and family.
Instead of recording your children decorating holiday cookies or building gingerbread houses, you can let the phone go and have fun with them.
Surprise your parents by surprise with a holiday movie night. You can watch a film you used to watch every Christmas with your parents as a child. This is because they are more important than any gift you could give.
Make Memories With Friends
Christmas is a great time to get together with friends, especially if you haven’t seen them in a while.
Holidays are a time when your friends and you can be at the same location at the same moment. Make plans with your friends and take advantage of this opportunity.
You can plan a holiday party with festive decorations, food, and other activities to enhance the many memories you already have.
This is a great time to catch up with each other and listen to their lives. Also, take the time to reflect on the wonderful times you shared together over the years.
Enjoy this time with friends and make a vow to be there for each other every day, not just during Christmas but throughout the year so that you can have a support network to help you get through any obstacles.
Share Experiences With New People
This Christmas season, get out of your comfort zone to help others.
Volunteer your time to help make the holidays more bright for those in need. Also, you can spread Christmas cheer to a nursing home to connect with those who might not have someone to celebrate the holidays with.
Help people in need of hope during this Christmas season. You may be able to make new friendships that will change your life.
What was Christmas like when it began?
What is the significance of Christmas?
Christmas Tree
The solstice celebrations saw pagan cultures decorate their homes with greens to welcome the coming of spring. Evergreen trees were believed to have special powers because they remained green even during the darkest and coldest of days. Romans decorated their temples during Saturnalia with fir trees and added bits of metal to them. Even the Greeks decorated trees to honor their gods, according to records. It is interesting to note that the first trees were brought into pagan homes from the ceiling and hung upside down.
The tree tradition we know today comes from Northern Europe. There, Germanic pagan tribes decorated evergreen trees to worship the god Woden with candles. In Germany, the tradition was adopted into the Christian faith during the 1500s. They decorated their trees with sweets, lights, and toys.
Christmas Family Traditions Roundup
- Santa always receives cookies from us. It’s usually just a day of hanging out and relaxation. The kids are allowed to open one small gift, which not only provides entertainment but also extends the holiday excitement and fun. For dinner, we do casual apps
- Christmas Eve tradition: Christmas Eve tradition: Christmas Eve, I play with my family and open Christmas gifts.
- My grandma, Christmas Eve. I went to my grandma’s with my husband. We did at-home coffee and gifts on Christmas morning. Then we headed to my in-laws for Christmas Day.
- It’s always a beautiful life that we watch.
- After dinner, my in-laws receive a huge gift delivery from Santa Claus. It’s magic!
- My kids open Christmas Eve new jammies and an ornament (or two) that represents a special moment or something they loved this year. This is something they will always remember me for, and I love it!
- It’s fun to make reindeer food with oats and glitter. !
- While we were having Christmas Eve dinner, the “pajama fairy” came to our home. My grandma would say, “I think you heard something upstairs.” Then the kids would run upstairs to find new PJs on their beds. Then, we would all get into our PJs and grandpa would read “It was the night before Christmas.” This is a tradition that I intend to continue when I have children!
- We always do Christmas Eve Breakfast (for dinner). This tradition was started by my parents when I was a kid. Our family lived on a dairy farm, so our Christmas mornings were always short. We would make it the night before. Although I’m now a grown man and can usually be there for Christmas morning breakfast, my children still enjoy Christmas Eve Breakfast every night. It’s a very special holiday tradition for me.
- My parents host Christmas Eve dinner! Prime rib is always a staple in our family. This year, my husband will be doing it on the Traeger. Also, we open stockings!
Fondue is a Christmas Eve tradition that we share with our in-laws. Such a fun tradition!
My husband and I watch Christmas movies together, and this year we will make our daughters’ presents while we watch them.
