Happy
Saturday, I hope you have had a lovely day. It is now 9 sleeps until Christmas;
we’re in single digits guys, how did that happen?
Today’s
post is all about family tradition. I feel as though we all have some things
that we look forward to during the festive season, whether it be in the house,
places we visit or the food we eat. Have a read and let me know if your
families have some of the same rituals as mine:
FOOD
AND DRINK
Advent Calendar: Even
though I am 21 years old, I will love an advent calendar. Waking up in the
morning and knowing you get a little bit of chocolate it far too exciting – I’m
such a child!
Festive Coffee: If
you have read my blog post about hot drinks, you will know how much I look
forward to a hot beverage on an evening but, as a family, we always look
forward to a coffee whilst snuggled up watching television.
Christmas Party Food: I
don’t know if anyone else does this but, we have many ‘party food’ style
dinners throughout the Christmas season and it is honestly my favourite thing
ever! Being able to sit and have a little buffet from the comfort of your own
home is a dream.
Terry’s
Chocolate Orange: I mean, everyone should treat themselves to a chocolate
orange. Is it really Christmas without one? It’s the ultimate festive treat and
I will have one every year without doubt.
Roast
Dinner: One
fundamental part of Christmas is the dinner, the entire day it based around it
so who wouldn’t be excited about it?
PLACES
TO GO
Garden
Centre:
Our local garden centre has an amazing Christmas display every year and we
usually go a couple of times during the Christmas season. Its nice to just have
a wander around and look at all the pretty decorations.
Our
Local Pub:
There’s something special about heading down to your local pub for a drink with
your family. We love doing it every year and we definitely see it as a treat!
OUR
HOME
Decorating:
Putting up the Christmas decorations can’t be done without some festive tunes
to put you in the mood.
Small
Details:
I have and will always be a fan of candles but Christmas is the perfect time to
burn some festive ones. I also have a little piece of pink tinsel in my bedroom
to make the entire house feel cosy and Christmassy.
CHRISTMAS
EVE
Warm
Pyjamas: Christmas
Eve should be spent in your PJs and if not then you’re definitely doing it
wrong. Pyjamas, Christmas movies and chocolate, you can’t go wrong!
Christmas
Movie: The
Polar Express is a family favourite in our house and we make sure to watch it
every Christmas Eve, even though we always end up having a cry!
NEW YEARS EVE
Pomegranate: Over
the last couple of years, on New Year’s Eve, we have followed a Greek
tradition. When the clock trikes midnight, we turn down all the lights to say
goodbye to the last year. We decide whom the luckiest person is to smash a
pomegranate against the door to reveal the seeds – the more seeds scattered on the floor, the luckier the year will
be!
Are
there any family traditions that you always do without fail? I’d love to know,
leave a comment down below.
Have
you seen my last blog post? Click here.
See
you tomorrow for more festive fun!
L
x
3 comments
I loved this post - traditions are one of my favorite things, they just make a holiday that extra special! We also go to allll the garden centres - they're Christmas heaven! The pomegranate tradition is so interesting I've never heard of it!
Em // Emilybecca.com x
Thank you, angel! Mine too, I always try and do my best to stick to every tradition. For sure, I love a good garden centre, the displays are always fabulous. Have a read into it, its so interesting and unique!! xxx
Oooh I love that new years tradition, some of my family are greek so I might adapt that into it! x
Lily | Covet Luxe
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