Every household celebrates Christmas in its own unique way. However, I’m a strong advocate of practicing some traditions which make it memorable and pleasurable. In my household, Christmas is an amazing time for all, especially for the children. They absolutely adore Christmas time, even more than their own birthdays- and knowing how they look forward to birthdays, that’s saying something!
This year, in addition to the string of family Christmas traditions already being practiced by us, they have included a new one yet – Writing Letters To Santa!!!!
I mean… it actually came as a bit of a shocker when my 5 year old asked me few days ago, if she should write a letter to him – and of course, her younger sister Steph followed suit. That one is Niki’s shadow. Whatever Niki does is always right in her opinion. If one tells her otherwise, she would have a fit and blow a gasket! So why try to impose? She will grow up to make her own right decisions one day please…
Another factor that struck me about the letters was that they were interested in knowing more about Santa and asking him questions, than being obsessed with the gifts they would get from him this time.
I wonder why though…
Although, I must admit that their new found tradition actually awakened my own inner elf, because before now, I was almost having what I would describe as a Christmas block or cold feet- if you know what I mean. #inserts big grin emoji.
Back to the letter writing, I suspect that Niki must have probably seen it in a movie or something. So I just made sure that I provided them with the essential materials they asked for, like papers, colored pencils, stickers and glitters to make their letters colorful.
Fun Fact – They even remembered to draw in carrots for Rudolph the reindeer and a special good will message for the elves too. Their ingenuity baffles me sometimes!!
Among their humorous questions, was one where my 4 year old asked Santa why he grew such a long beard and how he kept it clean (In her defense, I had always told them stories about ‘The Twits’, a terrible couple who grew their beards and kept disgusting habits)…
…Read Niki’s even more hilarious question, ‘Don’t you ever get indigestion from taking such large amounts of milk and cookies that you love so much?’
Omg! Niki! Santa, please make sure you reply my girls’ letters ASAP or I won’t hear the end of it. LOL!
As you read this post, I’ve already promised them that the letter has been taken to the North Pole by their dad, who had no choice but to play along… Please don’t ask me how. I just needed an alibi to bail myself out. Mums with kids would understand my plight.
As part of our usual tradition, they make cards for every member of the family – both nuclear and extended! It doesn’t bother them that the intended may never get to see those cards because of distance and all. KIDS!
They also get to participate in baking a special Christmas cake with our very own secret ingredient which I will share in a subsequent post. It excites them a lot because unlike other cakes we bake during the course of the year, we practically use the manual cake mixer for this particular one, which somehow makes it special for the kids as they take turns making them and having loads of fun in the process.
Don’t even get me started on just how messy the whole surface gets as a result. As ironical as this statement may seem, it’s actually a replayable and delightful experience LOL!
Our Christmas holiday is always activity-packed because each day dawns with it, a new adventure and excitement waiting to be harnessed. And even the activities we would consider as normal, would usually have a unique twist to them during the Christmas holiday.
Take for instance, the charity where they actually get to assist us in putting together and giving out gifts to those in need of it or helping out with the house decorations- trees, ornaments and lights.
I know that someday in the near future, I would have no choice but to disclose just how fictitious Santa actually is, to the girls. I really hope they won’t be heartbroken when the time comes. LOL. But for now, let me leave them to keep basking in their euphoria.
P.S. What are some of the family traditions you enjoy, share and practice during the Christmas holiday? And what’s your take on leading little kids on about Santa Claus? Sharing is Caring!
XOXO,
Yours Truly.
Nikimandi
