| Making old-fashioned Christmas cards to send | | | | serve to guests with cinnamon sticks. Gather |
| your friends and family is the first step in starting | | | | around the fireplace and read the true story of |
| the holiday season and one that will get you in the | | | | Christmas. |
| spirit in no time. Kids will love using their artistic | | | | Christmas caroling was a popular part of |
| talents to send to the family and you will have a | | | | Christmas in the past but has lost its appeal with |
| great way of entertaining them while they are | | | | the commercialization of the season. Bring it back |
| home for Christmas break! | | | | to your holiday tradition by gathering together |
| It's too dangerous to use real candles on the tree | | | | friends and family to serenade your neighbors and |
| but there are alternatives. Individual battery | | | | enjoy the company of those you are the closest |
| operated candles will give your Christmas tree the | | | | to. You can also check with local nursing homes to |
| old fashioned appeal you want without the danger. | | | | see if you can go caroling for their guests and |
| Instead of putting the fancy ornaments on for | | | | bring a smile to many others who haven't |
| decorations, teach kids the fine art of stringing | | | | enjoyed an old-fashioned Christmas for a long |
| popcorn. Spend one evening with some old | | | | time! |
| movies and a big bowl of popcorn, and make | | | | Share with those who are less fortunate than |
| garlands for the tree. Let them make the | | | | you. Deliver fruit baskets to neighbors who are |
| ornaments and place on the tree and they will | | | | alone and give toys to children of families that are |
| enjoy seeing their artwork displayed in an | | | | having a difficult time. Nothing is more a part of |
| old-fashioned way. | | | | an old-fashioned Christmas than giving to others |
| You may have trouble convincing kids to forego | | | | and sharing the joy of giving. |
| the electronics and video games in place of | | | | For children, the more they do, the greater their |
| old-fashioned toys but you can enjoy something | | | | understanding of the meaning behind the holiday. |
| different with the adults you exchange gifts with. | | | | Volunteer to lead the neighborhood children |
| Making gifts to exchange is not only old fashioned, | | | | through the production of a Christmas play. |
| it is an opportunity to enjoy some unique gifts | | | | There's a place for kids of all ages to learn more |
| that will let you take pride in your talents. | | | | and be a part of the celebration. |
| Whether you can knit or crochet a sweater, sew | | | | Having an old-fashioned Christmas is a |
| a colorful quilt, or bake a basket full of special | | | | heart-warming experience for children and adults. |
| treats, nothing will put you in the spirit of the | | | | Sometimes, it is more a matter of what you |
| holidays more than making your own gifts. | | | | don't do than what you do. If you aren't sure |
| Do you normally spend Christmas Eve in front of | | | | what to do to create your special holiday, ask |
| the TV until bedtime? This year, create a special | | | | some elderly relatives for their fond memories |
| evening for the children and adults alike. Fill the | | | | and then try to re-create them. It will be a treat |
| house with the fragrance of warm apple cider and | | | | for them as well as for you! |