Favorite Christmas Traditions

Christmas is a very special time in our family, as I’m sure you know if you’ve read our blog for very long. J Over the years, we’ve developed many traditions and several favorites. Below you can read some of our favorite Christmas traditions:

Mark—It is great to spend time with the family to celebrate Christ’s birth. Since we live far away from my parents, it is always special to spend time with them at Christmas. I enjoy the church services on Christmas Eve. Singing favorite Christmas hymns to candle light is very special. One can only imagine how amazing that night was so many years ago.

Betsy—It would be difficult picking a favorite, as we have many traditions and I enjoy them all. Each year, one or two things stand out as extra-special. This year, I’ve really enjoyed listening to classical piano Christmas music, and have purchased several new CD’s. I love our quiet evenings around the Advent candles, reading Scripture and praying over our Christmas cards. I also love baking treats with each of my children—fun for them, and not as much work for me! J We can really put together an assortment pretty quickly!

Bianca—One of my favorite traditions of Christmas is Advent. I especially enjoy praying over each Christmas card and letter that we receive. I also enjoy our tradition of driving around looking at Christmas lights in our pajamas and getting ice cream afterward. It’s special because we never know which day we will go, until Mom and Dad announce it after Advent. I also love being the official “gift giver” on Christmas morning (meaning I pass out all the gifts.) I also love all the time spent with family! And I enjoy eating the cookies of course. J

Ben—My favorite tradition is Advent, because it celebrates what Christmas is truly about. I also like decorating our home and visiting out-of-state family. I also like drinking Egg-Nog on Christmas morning! J

Rubia—My favorite Christmas tradition is Advent. I like focusing on what Christmas is really about. I also like it when we get in the car in our pajamas and drive around looking at Christmas lights. I like going to see family, and decorating the tree.

Roma—My favorite Christmas tradition is visiting out-of-state family, even though the drive is long. I also like having advent, and looking at Christmas lights. I like the idea that we usually have 3 Christmases: one at home, and one at each Grandparents' house! J

Josiah—I love doing Advent! I also like putting the decorations up, going out to look at Christmas lights during Advent, getting up early in the morning, and going to visit family in Ohio and Pennsylvania.