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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My family has tons of traditions that we drop into and out of — sometimes we travel to see family, sometimes we don’t, presents are sometimes big and sometimes small and while we always cook a lot sometimes it’s extragent adventures (big gingerbread sculptures, Star Wars themed baked Alaska) and sometimes it’s just normal family recipes.  The holidays are ALWAYS magical.  I think the key is that my parents created a wonderful, loving family so none of it is *stressful* for anyone.  More than planning traditions, I would just focus on enjoying time together as a family in whatever way is most fun for you/your kids and taking time away from other real life things (school/work/even hobbies) to do so for a little week long holiday bubble.[/quote]

Okay, correction.  There are two traditions I want to carry forward with my kids.

1. Thoughtful present opening.  Only one person opens a present at a time, and we all do presents together.  Also, everyone only opens a few presents a day to stretch them out for a while.  (My parents started this to avoid us as toddlers being overwhelmed and melting down but I really love it even as an adult.

2. Board games on Christmas Eve.  My sister’s family buys a new game to open and play Christmas Eve.  This started as a compromise between my brother in law (opening one present Christmas Eve is a must!!!) and my sister (no presents until Christmas Day!!!) but it’s a lot of fun and a great way to spend family time on Christmas Eve.  I’ve loved it every time I’ve spent Christmas with them.[/quote]

I love the board game idea thank you for sharing![/quote]

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