Christmas Eve Traditions

Sometimes I’m thinking that Christmas Eve is even more magical than the proper Christmas. You might ask why? Because of the traditions that we have connected with Christmas Eve. There are many of them, but the most important are the traditions about meeting Santa and his reindeer.

1. Treats for Santa and his reindeer
Use a cute plate to set out cookies for Santa, along with a glass of milk and carrots for the reindeer!  (Parents, make sure that these snacks are consumed before sunrise!). Recently I heard a little boy saying that this year Santa will get milk with cucumbers, no cookies! It’s only up to you, but I wouldn’t suggest to experiment :).
2. Take photos as each family member hangs their stocking!  Matching PJ’s are especially nice on this night!
3. Sprinkle reindeer food on the front lawn to attract Santa’s helpers!
4. Set out a “Santa Key”
Leave a special “Santa Key” out for Santa!  This clever item will provide the answer to many questions posed by little ones, like how does Santa come inside if we don’t have a fireplace or how does Santa get into our apartment building!
5. Prepare a Christmas morning
After the children have gone to bed, begin your morning preparations!  Clean up the kitchen, set the breakfast table, make your favorite breakfast, fill the coffee maker, charge up the camera and video camera and put a holiday CD into the CD player!
6. Make sure that everything works good with the morning, already Christmas surprise!

Via: BusyBeeLifestyle.com

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