{"id":8334,"date":"2025-11-25T15:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T14:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8334"},"modified":"2026-01-27T12:52:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T11:52:53","slug":"christmas-traditions-you-should-start-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/christmas-traditions-you-should-start-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Traditions You Should Start In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The festive season is a brilliant time to make lasting memories with your children. There are many annual activities you can do as a family, from decorating the tree and baking to watching Christmas films. Need some more seasonal inspiration? Here\u2019s our ultimate list of Christmas traditions you should start this year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Traditions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#party\">Have a decorating party<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#list\">Make a Christmas activity wish list<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#bank\">Give unwanted toys to a local toy bank<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#letters\">Write letters to Father Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#film\">Enjoy a Christmas-themed film night<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#eve\">Open a gift on Christmas Eve<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#breakfast\">Have a special Christmas morning breakfast<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"party\">1. Have a decorating party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-freestocksorg-704218.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas tree decorations\" class=\"wp-image-8359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-freestocksorg-704218.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-freestocksorg-704218-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This tradition is easy to start and loads of fun to maintain! Choose a date when you\u2019ll put up the Christmas decorations every year. For many families, this is the first of December. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, make this a special occasion &#8212; put on some holiday music and enjoy hot chocolate and special festive snacks as you put up the tree, string the lights and generally deck the halls!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"list\">2. Make a Christmas activity wish list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-lina-kivaka-1740897-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen countertop with gingerbread men and baking supplies\" class=\"wp-image-8361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-lina-kivaka-1740897-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-lina-kivaka-1740897-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning of the holiday season, sit down as a family and brainstorm some activities you\u2019d like to do together. Think ice-skating, going for a walk or drive to look at Christmas lights, baking holiday treats or watching specific Christmas films. Write out your list and put it on display &#8212; and see how many you can cross off this season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bank\">3. Give unwanted toys to a local toy bank<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-markus-spiske-168866.jpg\" alt=\"Selection of children's toys\" class=\"wp-image-8363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-markus-spiske-168866.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-markus-spiske-168866-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching your kids to share with the less fortunate is a wonderful way to spread the Christmas spirit! Each year, set aside an afternoon and help children sort through their old toys and decide which ones they\u2019d like to donate to the local toy bank. For indecisive kids, it might be helpful to give them a goal they can easily visualise &#8212; for example, you must fill this box with toys you no longer use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving toys away is a good deed, and it has the added advantage of making space in the house for incoming Christmas gifts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"letters\">4. Write letters to Father Christmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tim-mossholder-egV4ig2ZhpA-unsplash-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"father Christmas \" class=\"wp-image-8393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tim-mossholder-egV4ig2ZhpA-unsplash-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tim-mossholder-egV4ig2ZhpA-unsplash-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tim-mossholder-egV4ig2ZhpA-unsplash-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tim-mossholder-egV4ig2ZhpA-unsplash-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tim-mossholder-egV4ig2ZhpA-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each Christmastime, get out the pens and paper and host an epic letter-writing session. You can then post your children&#8217;s letters through the Royal Mail, and they&#8217;ll get a reply approximately ten days later! For Father Christmas&#8217;s address and more details, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalmail.com\/christmas\/letters-to-santa\" target=\"_blank\">check out this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"film\">5. Enjoy a Christmas-themed film night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-pixabay-33129-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Popcorn\" class=\"wp-image-8395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-pixabay-33129-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-pixabay-33129-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-pixabay-33129-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-pixabay-33129-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-pixabay-33129.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing cosier in wintertime than a film night. Some families like to watch the same film every year, but others prefer to change things up. Whatever you decide, heat up the hot chocolate, pop some popcorn, kick back and get ready to feel Christmassy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eve\">6. Open a gift on Christmas Eve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-elly-fairytale-5859807.jpg\" alt=\"Boy and dog underneath Christmas tree\" class=\"wp-image-8373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-elly-fairytale-5859807.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-elly-fairytale-5859807-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is another great tradition that children will look forward to every year. Prepare one special gift for children to open on Christmas Eve. Try and pick something that will get them more excited about what&#8217;s to come. It could be a pair of pyjamas to wear that night, a new book to read before bed or a bauble to hang on the tree.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"breakfast\">7. Have a special Christmas morning breakfast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-sydney-troxell-718739.jpg\" alt=\"Stack of pancakes with syrup and berries\" class=\"wp-image-8375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-sydney-troxell-718739.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-sydney-troxell-718739-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas is an extra special day, so it naturally calls for an extra special breakfast! Break away from your normal healthy options and indulge in a treat &#8212; think fluffy pancakes, sweet cinnamon buns or delicious doughnuts. Don&#8217;t forget to wash it all down with a nice hot drink!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for some brilliant Christmas gifts for kids? 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