Force habit with Christmas traditions

TRADITIONS have to start somewhere and why not make your home the place to start a Christmas tradition. Christmas is a time for family, friends and memories, and traditions are one of the best ways to create and share magical memories with the special people in our lives.

We listed our top traditions that you can try start this year:

Fill a shoebox
Why not fill a shoebox with treasures for children who are less fortunate than you and your children. Make sure the box is filled with items that will not only make their lives easier but that will also bring them joy, throw in a toy.

Take the whole family shopping for shoebox supplies and teach your kids that Christmas is not all about getting.

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Start a Christmas movie and game night
Stock up on the popcorn and drinks, select a Christmas-themed movie and get into the mood for Christmas.
Just like movie night, have a game night playing Scrabble, 30 Seconds, Monopoly.

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Volunteer your time to help others

Christmas is a time for giving, thus it is the prefect time to encourage the family members to pick a cause and to volunteer their time in aid or their chosen cause. Family members can also clean out their closets and rooms and donate any items that they no longer use.

Take an annual Christmas photo

It is the time of the year when the whole family is present. It is therefore perfect to take a fun themed family photo. In five years you will be able to look back and reminisce about how much everyone has changed.

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