Christmas traditions

Families often have special things that they like to do every Christmas. These are called Christmas traditions. Families will have different traditions, and that’s OK. Christmas traditions are special to each family.
Let’s see some of the different Christmas traditions that people have.
You might see a tradition that your family also like to enjoy.

Some families like to visit Father Christmas every year, before Christmas day. Have you ever been to see Father Christmas?

This family always leaves a snack for Father Christmas and his reindeer on Christmas Eve. They do this every year – it’s a tradition.

This family are decorating a Christmas tree together. This is an exciting Christmas tradition.

Some people love to bake Christmas cookies or gingerbread people. Yum!

My tradition is different to yours. I like to put out my favourite pillow case.
This is a tradition that I also have. I hang my stocking up every Christmas Eve, ready for Father Christmas.

Some families go out to see the Christmas lights in a town or look at the shops. Don’t they look magical!

Some families have visits from a cheeky elf.

Some people like to decorate their house in lots of colourful Christmas lights. I love to see these houses!

Some families like to set up their own Nativity scene at home. Other families might visit a Nativity scene in a church.

In my house, we have a tradition of opening an Advent calendar. It’s exciting to count down to Christmas!

Some people always wear a Christmas jumper. This child’s jumper has a reindeer on it.

This family have a tradition where they all have new pyjamas for Christmas. Every year, I get new pyjamas on Christmas Eve.

Every Christmas, I write a letter to Father Christmas. What do you think I put in my letter?

This family are having a special Christmas meal together. Can you think of another time or celebration where you have a special meal?

My favourite Christmas tradition is giving and receiving presents.

I love finding out about Christmas traditions. Which traditions do you have at Christmas?
You might also have special family traditions for other special celebrations and festivals. Can you think of any?