Kicking off the list at number ten, is the tradition of ice skating. As the weather cools and the water easily emerges into icy layers, ice skating is a perfect holiday tradition for the winter months, perfect for starting off Christmas.
Sliding into the ninth spot is Secret Santa. Whether with friends or family, the act of having a specific person to give a gift secretly and try to guess ignites gatherings and that magic of the season.
At number eight, there’s the heartwarming act of writing and baking cookies for Santa Claus. A tradition held by parents for their children is one that happens every year for each family.
Securing the seventh position is the timeless tradition of watching classic Christmas movies.
Gliding into the sixth spot is gingerbread house making. A staple in any Christmas movie one has watched as a kid, gingerbread house making & decorating sets off that Christmas mood.
Taking the fifth position is baking. The warm aroma of freshly baked holiday treats wafts through the home, creating an atmosphere of comfort.
Nestled comfortably in the fourth spot is the tradition of sipping on hot chocolate. A hot mug warming cold wintery hands paired with any other winter activity is a tradition most hardly miss.
At number three, find the art of decorating for Christmas, especially the treasured Christmas tree. Embellishing a tree with twinkling lights and an array of ornaments, setting the tone for the house by each twinkling ornament.
Earning the second position is the simple yet significant act of gathering around the table to have supper. That Christmas supper, no matter who in the family is hosting that year, is what feeds families and allows traditions cultured throughout the food to be shared.
Finally, the esteemed first place is the tradition of opening presents. Universally cherished in all families, this essential piece of the holidays captures the anticipation, joy, and the act of giving and receiving that holidays are essentially known for.
In conclusion, these holiday traditions, whether they hold a high or low rank in a family’s yearly rituals, remain timeless symbols of what the holidays truly represent: the celebration of family. These traditions are the threads that keep that Christmas tradition alive through generation to generation.
