Weekend Bites: Family Christmas Traditions

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     I feel like life has been non-stop lately with everyday life and preparing for the holidays, but I realized this week that we're nearly done with our Christmas shopping. It's exciting since we'll be able to relax and enjoy more time as a family. The kids have been having fun counting down the days 'til Christmas with our Advent Calendar and coloring/activity books. Then today they helped me make gingerbread men for neighbors. This week's posts inspired me to create a list of a few family tradition ideas for the month of December. What are some of your favorite traditions? I'd love to hear in the comments!

 This Week's Features:
Family Christmas Traditions

1. Make a fun treat together like these gingerbread pops.

Chocolate Rice Krispie Gingerbread Men Pops

from Clean and Scentisible

2. Build a snowman, then warm up with homemade hot chocolate.

Nutella Hot Chocolate
from Delightful E Made

3. Make some tasty popcorn and enjoy a Christmas movie together.

Christmas Crunch White Chocolate Popcorn
from Embellishmints

4. Put together mug cake mixes for a quick sweet fix and to gift to friends/family.

Mug Cake Mix - Gift in a Mason Jar
from Garden Matter

5. Surprise the kids on Christmas Day that they made Santa's Nice List!

Santa "Nice List" Free Printable Certificate
from Lolly Jane

Even more easy-prep Christmas traditions/activities:

31+ Free Christmas Printables

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