Creating Meaningful Family Connections This Christmas

Traditions give families something to look forward to each year, building a sense of togetherness. They don’t have to be complicated—simple and personal traditions are often the most cherished.

• Christmas Eve pyjamas: Let everyone open one gift on Christmas Eve, like cozy pyjamas or a favourite book.
• Family movie night: Pick a classic holiday movie, make popcorn, and snuggle up together.
• Decorate together: Turn decorating the tree or the house into an event. Play Christmas music, drink hot chocolate, and let the kids help—even if the ornaments aren’t perfectly placed.

Creative activities are a wonderful way to bond and can help kids feel involved in the holiday preparations.

• DIY ornaments: Make salt dough ornaments or paper snowflakes to decorate the tree.
• Christmas cards: Have the kids help design cards for family and friends—it’s a thoughtful and fun way to spread holiday cheer.
• Handmade gifts: Create simple gifts like decorated jars of cookies, hand-painted mugs, or a scrapbook of family photos.

Baking as a family can be messy, but it’s also a lot of fun and creates delicious results!

• Christmas cookies: Let the kids cut out and decorate cookies in festive shapes.
• Gingerbread houses: Work together to construct and decorate a gingerbread house—it’s a great mix of teamwork and creativity.
• Family favourites: Share recipes that hold sentimental value, like grandma’s famous cake or a traditional dish from your culture.