our favorite christmas tradition 🎄

our favorite christmas tradition that we have with our kids is picking out new christmas ornaments each year!

i love the look of a good, put together tree. but for now, we have a chaotic tree filled with all kinds of ornaments: helicopters, dinosaurs, sharks, cats, you name it.

each year our kids get to pick out a new christmas ornament to add to the tree. it’s so fun to watch their interests change year after year. this year my son picked a shark and my daughter who is 1 picked her first ornament: a cat.

my hope is that one day we have a house big enough that i can have two trees: one with beautiful matching christmas ornaments and one with all the ornaments my kids chose throughout their childhood. if we have grandkids in the future they can keep adding to the tree 🎄

do you let your kids pick out ornaments for the tree, or do you have a put together matching tree??

@Lemon8Parenting #lemon8parenting #letschat #parentsoflemon8 #momsoflemon8 #christmastradition

2024/12/1 Edited to

... Read moreChoosing Christmas ornaments each year is more than just a tradition; it's a way to create lasting memories and celebrate the spirit of the season. Many families enjoy similar traditions, allowing children to express themselves through their ornament selections. This practice not only personalizes the tree but also encourages children to participate in holiday festivities, making it a cherished activity that they will remember fondly as they grow. Each year a new ornament can symbolize something meaningful to the child, reflecting their interests or milestones. For instance, your son might choose a shark while your daughter opts for a cute cat, showcasing their budding personalities. Besides making the tree delightful and colorful, these ornaments tell a story about your family's journey through the years, making the holiday more special. As kids grow older, the ornaments collected become treasures that remind everyone of joyful moments and milestones. Many parents dream of having separate trees in the future; one that is beautifully curated and another that embodies the quirky charm of children's choices. This dual approach not only retains the beauty of decorative trees but integrates the joyful chaos that comes with parenting. Engaging children in these traditions instillsimportant values such as creativity, individuality, and family bonding. As your children grow and eventually have families of their own, these traditions can be passed down, creating a legacy of memories and magical holiday experiences.

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kiana

i love this tradition!! i think it’s super cute and unique and i honestly love picking out new random ornaments each year for my own tree to represent a part of me 💗

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Brittany 🩷✌🏼

Decorating for the holidays is my favorite tradition. I decorate for every season. Other than that, just spending time with good people, good food, and laughs.

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