42 Christmas Traditions to Start With Your Family
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2) Tree Lighting Ceremony
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3)
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4) Make Hot Chocolate
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5)
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6) DIY Advent Calendar
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7) Go All Out for Christmas Eve Dinner
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8) Go Ice Skating
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9) Decorate the Tree With Special Ornaments
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10) Make Christmas Breakfast
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11) Take a Family Holiday Photo
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12) Send Christmas Cards or Letters
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13) Celebrate Sinterklaas in Early December
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14) Choose a Fun Tree Topper
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15) Host a Christmas Movie Marathon
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16) Visit a Christmas Tree Farm
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17) Spread a Little Magic With Elf on the Shelf
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18) Use a Nutcracker
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19) Send Santa a Letter
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20) Start a Holiday-Themed Collection
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21) Go Caroling (or Host a Sing-Along at Home)
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22) Play Holiday Hide-and-Seek
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23) Look for Decked Halls on Christmas Eve
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24) Let Everyone Open One Present on Christmas Eve
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25) Honor a Loved One
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26) Make a Christmas Dessert
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27) Celebrate La Noche Buena
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28) Teach Your Kids About Giving Back
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29) Build a Gingerbread House
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30) Make Festive Place Settings
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31) Pass on Family Heirlooms
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32) Wear Matching Christmas Pajamas
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33) Grill Prime Rib in the Snow
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34) Read Aloud to Hasten Santa's Arrival
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35) Pass Down a Family Eggnog Recipe
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36) Wear an Ugly Christmas Sweater
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37) Set Gift-Giving Rules
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38) Pick a Festive Gift Theme
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39) Show Gratitude
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40) Order Takeout
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41) Play Christmas Games
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42) Get Ready for New Year's Eve
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