148. Why even make family Christmas traditions? (+ ones that didn’t work, ones that did)
Summary: Family traditions are something we often think about as we start having kids. Many of us are looking for traditions to bring into our holidays that help us make memories with our kids. Sometimes we even feel an urgency to find the 'right ones, right now'. <br> <br> As we start to incorporate these new tradition ideas, sometimes they don't always work. But here is why I think it is worth spending the effort doing some trial and error with traditions. . . . <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> In this episode we cover:<br> <br> * the ways that traditions help us express our values as a family<br> * the role of traditions in family heritage<br> * finding stability in the routine of traditions<br> * the urgency we have to establish our new family traditions<br> * traditions we tried that DIDN'T work<br> * traditions that DO work for us <br> * what I've learned about having Christmas traditions as a young family <br> <br> The Christmas Pajama Stockings<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> The blog post with all the Christmas tradition ideas<a href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/family-christmas-traditions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> is right here</a><br> Simple Christmas Series<br> Simple Christmas Podcast Episodes<br> <br> * <a title="42. How to simplify the Christmas stress & gift giving (your Q+As)" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/christmas-simplify-stress/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Episode 42. How to simplify the Christmas stress & gift giving (your Q+As)</a><br> * <a title="43. Tips to Simplify Your Christmas (kids, clutter, traditions, hosting, festivities)." href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/simple-christmas-tips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Episode 43. Tips to Simplify Your Christmas (kids, clutter, traditions, hosting, festivities).</a><br> <br> Simple Christmas Series Blog Posts<br> <br> * <a title="Five Tips to Make Your Christmas Simpler and More Enjoyable" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/tips-simpler-christmas-enjoy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Five Tips to Make Your Christmas Simpler and More Enjoyable</a><br> * <a title="11 Ways to Simplify the Gift Giving" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/simple-gifts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">11 Ways to Simplify the Gift Giving</a><br> * <a title="Our Fave Minimalist and Clutter-Free Kid Gift Ideas" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/clutter-free-kid-gift-minimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Our Fave Minimalist and Clutter-Free Kid Gift Ideas</a><br> * <a title="Easy Toddler Christmas and Advent Activities" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/easy-advent-activities-toddlers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Easy Toddler Christmas and Advent Activities</a><br> * <a title="Five Tips to Make Your Christmas Simpler and More Enjoyable" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/tips-simpler-christmas-enjoy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Five Tips to Make Your Christmas Simpler and More Enjoyable</a><br> * <a title="Nine Ways to Make Your Gifts More Thoughtful" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/make-gifts-more-thoughtful/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nine Ways to Make Your Gifts More Thoughtful</a><br> * <a title="How to Shop Your Closet for Great Holiday Outfits" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/shop-your-closet-party-outfit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Shop Your Closet for Great Holiday Outfits</a><br> * <a title="Bust These ‘Good Hostess’ Myths and Open Up Your Home this Holiday Season" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/good-hostess-myths/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bust These ‘Good Hostess’ Myths and Open Up Your Home this Holiday Season</a><br> * <a title="42 Simple Ways to Spread the Love this Christmas" href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/ways-to-spread-love-christmas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">42 Simple Ways to Spread the Love this Christmas</a><br>
