Talking Meme Day 9 - What holiday traditions do you do with your girls? (mrs_dragon)

[aliki]

January 9 - What holiday traditions do you do with your girls? Are these ones you grew up with or ones you made? (

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[teazle]

In our family, we have three present traditions

[aliki]

I like this!!!

[mrs_dragon]

The Christmas Tree tradition sounds wonderful. ^_^

[ellinou]

I saw that same Santa idea on Facebook (only giving small gifts from Santa, telling your kids the big ones are from you), and I thought it was wonderful. Sure, in a way it takes away some of the magic of Christmas for kids, but these days where there's so much disparity between what parents can afford, what kids can receive, I thought it was a really good idea.

[aliki]

That's where I saw the idea, and would really like to start that tradition. I don't think I can get brian and his mom on board, though..

[aliki]

I agree. I appreciated gifts more, in a way, because I knew someone bought me a gift because they genuinely were thinking of me or really thought I'd like that gift.. and not because a date on the calendar told them they had to. it just feels so forced, sometimes.

[tabloidscully]

This was the year I decided not to go crazy on gifts. I had committed to a handful of presents for B, H, and Sephie, and already told my friends and extended family we were not doing gifts for anyone else this year. I did buy some gifts for a few children off the Angel Tree, and a single mom friend of mine. I was actually really proud of myself for shucking off the responsibility of feeling the pressure to compete with the three households spoiling H

[aliki]

You've had QUITE the year, honestly. Hope 2015 is better for you.

[mrs_dragon]

I love having the Christmas tree up all month! I understand how it showing up decorated would be magical, but I love being able to enjoy it. : )