There are plenty of Christmas practices that are gradually being lost in the current day's high technology, always-on-the-go world. But Christmas is the perfect time to slow things down and get back to basics to really enjoy the season. Here are 3 ways to have a conventional, old-fashioned Christmas.
1. Decorations
For many people, decorations are what make Christmas time special. The right decorations can set the mood for a standard Christmas and let all the family become involved in creating the Christmas spirit.
Start with an old skool Christmas tree. Normal decorations were all hand-made. Take a day early in December to get all the family together to form the decorations such as stringed popcorn and chains made of colorful paper. Play Christmas music, serve eggnog and get everyone into the spirit.
Check your local thrift or antique shop for some old style decorations. Wax or blown-glass ornaments were commonplace in past times, and there are typically some great examples to be found in thrift stores for next to nothing.
You can also look for antique tins with Christmas themes. These make great candy or fruit dishes.
2. Baking and Cooking
Baking and cooking come a close second to the Christmas tree for setting the mood for Christmas. Cookies, pies, and hot cider are all staples of an old-fashioned Christmas celebration.
The whole family can take part - even the non-bakers. They can help to decorate the sugar cookies or gingerbread men. Kids can help cut the cookie shapes before they are baked.
3. Christmas Day
There are tons of Christmas day customs that can assist in the creation of old skool fun. Find someone to play Father Christmas and deliver the gifts for everybody in the family.
Make the gift exchange time special. Do not just tear into them en mass, give everyone an opportunity to open them separately. This gives everyone an improved chance to show their appreciation, and folks get to observe their reactions.
If you're fortunate enough to have a white Christmas, take some time out of the day to go sledding or have a snowball fight. Finish it off by serving hot cider or hot chocolate.
These family conventions can be passed on from generation to generation, with each one adding their own extras.
1. Decorations
For many people, decorations are what make Christmas time special. The right decorations can set the mood for a standard Christmas and let all the family become involved in creating the Christmas spirit.
Start with an old skool Christmas tree. Normal decorations were all hand-made. Take a day early in December to get all the family together to form the decorations such as stringed popcorn and chains made of colorful paper. Play Christmas music, serve eggnog and get everyone into the spirit.
Check your local thrift or antique shop for some old style decorations. Wax or blown-glass ornaments were commonplace in past times, and there are typically some great examples to be found in thrift stores for next to nothing.
You can also look for antique tins with Christmas themes. These make great candy or fruit dishes.
2. Baking and Cooking
Baking and cooking come a close second to the Christmas tree for setting the mood for Christmas. Cookies, pies, and hot cider are all staples of an old-fashioned Christmas celebration.
The whole family can take part - even the non-bakers. They can help to decorate the sugar cookies or gingerbread men. Kids can help cut the cookie shapes before they are baked.
3. Christmas Day
There are tons of Christmas day customs that can assist in the creation of old skool fun. Find someone to play Father Christmas and deliver the gifts for everybody in the family.
Make the gift exchange time special. Do not just tear into them en mass, give everyone an opportunity to open them separately. This gives everyone an improved chance to show their appreciation, and folks get to observe their reactions.
If you're fortunate enough to have a white Christmas, take some time out of the day to go sledding or have a snowball fight. Finish it off by serving hot cider or hot chocolate.
These family conventions can be passed on from generation to generation, with each one adding their own extras.
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