New Christmas Traditions

Host Bee on Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Finding New Christmas Traditions!

If you were to ask my children about their favorite parts of the Christmas season, their answers would all stem from the traditions that we have honored year after year! From a drive through the light show at a local farm, to our annual trip to Macy’s in Philadelphia for the same Christmas Light Show that I saw as a child (pictured), to our Christmas Eve Open House, these are what make our family’s season so special.

With this in mind, I’m always on the look out for new traditions that families might like to add to their celebrations and so here are my latest finds!

Santa’s Magic Pen

From Hallmark, this charming book and pen set put a fun twist on those letters to Santa! The book tells the story of a magic pen that instantly allows kids to send a message to Santa. There are special pages in the back of the book for recording each year’s letter so that kids can look back, year after year, to see what they’ve wished for! (Santa’s Magic Pen, available in Hallmark stores, $29.95)

The Peppermint Pig

Dating back to the early 1880’s, this tradition centers around a pink peppermint candy pig! After Christmas dinner, the hard candy pig is tucked into a red velvet bag and is passed from guest to guest around the table. Each person is called upon to recount a tale of good fortune from the past year while giving the pouch a firm tap with a small silver hammer! The delicious broken peppermint is shared by all and warm memories enjoyed! (Pink Peppermint Combination Pack, $14.95)

I hope that these ideas will inspire you to add something new to your family’s Christmas season! Both of these items would also make terrific gifts for the children and hostesses in your life!

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