3 steps to having an old fashioned Christmas

3 steps to having an old fashioned Christmas

There are many Christmas traditions that are lost gradually in the tech world, always on-going today. But Christmas is the perfect time to slow things down and get back to basics to really enjoy this season. Here are three ways to be traditional Christmas, old fashioned.

1. decorations

For many people, making the decorations Christmas time. You can set the mood for a traditional Christmas decorations right and let the whole family get involved in creating the Christmas spirit.

Old fashioned Christmas tree begins. Traditional decorations were all hand-made. Take a day in early December to get the whole family together to create embellishments such as popcorn strings and strings made of colored paper. Play Christmas music, used as firewood and get everyone in the spirit.

Please check your local thrift or antique store for some old decorations. Wax or blown glass ornaments was commonplace in past years, and there are often some great examples found in thrift stores for next to nothing.

You can also search for antique tins with Christmas themes. This makes a great dessert or fruit.

2. baking and cooking

Baking and cooking and come to a close second to Christmas tree for setting the mood for Christmas. Cookies, muffins, hot cider all basic food to celebrate Christmas old fashioned.

The whole family can participate-even non-Baker. It can help to decorate sugar cookies or gingerbread men. Can help children cut shapes cake before you bake.

3. Christmas day

There are many Christmas traditions that can help to create a fun old fashioned. Finding someone to play Santa Claus delivering gifts for everyone in the family.

Make time to exchange gifts. Don't just tear into them en mass, giving everyone a chance to open them separately. This gives everyone a better chance to show their appreciation, and get people to see their reactions.

If you are lucky enough to have a White Christmas, take some time out today to go skiing or have a snowball fight. Top for serving hot cider or hot chocolate.