Family Xmas Traditions

Its beginning to feel a lot like Christmas....


I really believe that having traditions for certain times of the year makes everything feel more festive. You feel like its xmas because you are doing certain things. So part of my xmas planning this year was to find 5 traditions that will be part of our family. So far I have come up with these:

• A family Photo Xmas card. Dressed to the 9's, makeup & hair done. A real glamour shot
• A Christmas Eve party. We had this last year, and I want to keep up the tradition
• Buy all who sleep at the house match PJ's for Xmas Eve
• Dave & I to buy a small gift each to open on Xmas Eve together while we have a glass of wine or cider
• .......Im still trying to think of a 5th one

These will have to be started from next year...though we will still be having a Xmas Eve party. 

I also want to be prepared by December 1st next year. Which means Menus planned and Xmas cake made. All presents bought and wrapped. Any food items or drink items that can be purchased ahead of time done or made early done. I want to sit back and enjoy next year. Plus we will hopefully be flitting off to New Zealand.

This year has been a balls up. The few hundred that I gathered we would have will have to be put towards the car, so its all just not going to happen. We can enjoy the festive season though, and enjoy everyones company.

But not to worry, soon christmas will be here, then gone. New Years will come with all its festivities, and then my Bday is just around the corner. I am looking forward to being another year older and wiser...well I can keep dreaming anyway :)