Does your family have any special traditions in preparing for Santa?
'Twas the night before Christmas....every Christmas Eve, my children make reindeer food and place it in a large bowl and have another bowl for water. We place these on the sidewalk in front of our house, since we live in Florida and no snow for Santa to land on the roof (at least that's how my kids see it). We also set out cookies and milk, hang our stockings, and they put their Christmas letter to Santa near the cookies. We'll also read the Christmas Story from the Bible so they will always remember the real reason for Christmas.
As a child, growing up in rural Texas, there was a tradition in our community where, when we met someone on the road, or elsewhere away from home, we tried to be the first to say CHRISTMAS GIFT honoring the age old belief that it is better to give than to receive. It always created a laughing happy greeting as to neighbors tried to beat one another to give the greeting. I miss it. Robert Hewett Sr.
My kids leave a paper plate with a few carrots on it on our front step "for Santa's reindeer."
by georgiecarlos 13 years ago
Do you guys have any Christmas traditions you follow in your family?It's almost Christmas, and I was just wondering how people celebrate Christmas (other than the usual festivals held in certain countries). One example is that in my family, everyone in my Mother's side of the family tries to gather...
by Randy Godwin 12 years ago
Each year I attempt to get into the holiday spirit by inviting Hubbers to publish a Christmas story. No prizes, but the enjoyment of spinning a good tale is often just what is needed to appreciate what this special time is really all about.Even though it is frowned upon to normally post a...
by Keely Deuschle 11 years ago
What are your Christmas Eve traditions?Our family goes to visit my husband's aunt and all the cousins on Christmas Eve afternoon, then we go to an evening church service. What are your Christmas Eve traditions?
by Ronald Stephanie WISEMAN 6 years ago
Why do so many people choose to lie to their children about Santa?This is where "Christians" and the rest of the population are similar, they all lie to their children about Santa and that seems dangerous! Jesus Christ hates lies, so why do people do it on His so-called birthday?
by ElleBee 11 years ago
What does your family do to keep Christ in Christmas?Are you a Christian? What does your family do to focus on the religious meaning of Christmas? Do you have any special traditions, beliefs etc?
by SimpleGiftsofLove 12 years ago
What special traditions does your family have for Christmas?
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