Christmas Traditions

Last week at school, Dylan's class had a discussion on family traditions.  He said he raised his hand the most giving all our different traditions.  So...  since he is remembering them better than me right now I figure its as now of a good time to put these down in writing.  


Christmas Eve:

• We go to the Candle Light service at church
• The kids get matching Christmas pajama's
• We make reindeer food and sprinkle it on the lawn just before bedtime
• Each kid gets to open one special present under the tree
• We track Santa online using www.noradsanta.org.  
• We also CALL Norad and get to talk to a real person which Dylan loves.  He asked the person where Santa was at and when he would be getting to San Antonio, TX.  The number is 877 HI-NORAD (877 446-6723) to talk directly to a NORAD staff member who will be able to tell you Santa’s exact location – any time on Christmas Eve!
• Milk and Cookies are put out by the fireplace

Christmas Day

• We open presents one at a time watching each other.  This way they all don't get ripped opened quickly and we miss seeing what everyone got!  Ryan had us start this last year. 
• While opening presents we have hot cinnamon rolls for breakfast
• Then after all the presents are opened and the kids are playing, the Christmas Day parade is playing on the tv.  

Thats all I can think of for now.  I'll add more if I think of it.  Of course our newest tradition is Jingles (our Elf) which has been with since the beginning of December will be leaving on Dec. 24th.